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Against the Idols of the Age The Essays of David Stove Editor: Roger Kimball Format: Hardcover Signed Copy Transaction Publishers The Great Iconoclast
David Stove (1927–1994) was one of the most brilliant, witty, and infuriating philosophers of the 20th century. A staunch conservative atheist, he possessed a razor-sharp intellect that he used to dismantle the \"idols\" of modern thought: Darwinism, feminism, and the irrationalism of philosophers like Popper and Feyerabend.
This volume, edited by Roger Kimball, collects Stove\'s most biting essays. It is a masterclass in polemics. Whether he is dissecting the \"Jazz Age\" in the philosophy of science or attacking the \"intellectual capacity of women\" (controversial is an understatement), Stove writes with a clarity and humor that is almost nonexistent in modern academia.
Signed Association Copy
This copy is signed by the editor, Roger Kimball.
The inscription on the front free endpaper reads:
\"To Robert + Willa, with all warm regards from the loyal opposition - Roger Kimball\"
As Kimball is the primary reason Stove is read in America today, his signature adds significant provenance to this volume.
\"A philosopher whose wit and satirical genius was directed against the follies and absurdities to be found in philosophers—and others.\" Did You Know?
David Stove was so obscure outside of Australia during his lifetime that when he died, his obituaries had to explain who he was. Today, thanks largely to this specific book, he is considered a cult hero of the \"Intellectual Dark Web.\"
Philosophical Joke
(A bit of high-brow humor for the Stove reader)
Descartes walks into a bar.
The bartender asks, \"Would you like a beer?\"
Descartes says, \"I think not,\" and disappears.
Condition Report: Good+ (G+)
This is a solid reading copy with a valuable signature, but it shows signs of age.
- Binding: The spine is slightly \"cocked\" (tilted), common in thick hardcovers that have been read.
- Pages: Interior text is clean and free of markings. However, the outer edges of the text block show small stains and spotting (foxing).
- Dust Jacket: Very Good. Shows very minor shelf wear.
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