Contest of Faculties

A significant work of literary theory and philosophy from the height of post-structuralist debate. Christopher Norris, one of Britain's leading scholars of deconstruction, engages with the contested terrain between philosophy and literary criticism in this incisive study. The title alludes to Kant's "The Contest of the Faculties," positioning this work within ongoing philosophical traditions while addressing contemporary theoretical concerns. Published by Methuen, a prestigious academic press known for their critical theory list, this 1985 edition captures the intellectual ferment of 1980s literary studies. For collectors of critical theory, philosophy, and academic publishing history, this volume represents an important contribution to debates about the relationship between literature and philosophy that continue to shape humanities scholarship.