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William Edward Martin

b. 1956

American philosopher (b. 21 May 1956)

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About William Edward Martin

Born 1956. William Edward Martin is an American philosopher, music journalist, musician and university teacher.

Bill Martin (born 1956) is a retired professor of philosophy at DePaul University whose academic work concerns Badiou, Derrida, Sartre, Marxist theory, Aesthetics, and critiques of Richard Rorty. Martin has also written on progressive rock bands including Yes.

Works

"Avant Rock: Experimental Music from the Beatles to Björk" "Humanism and Its Aftermath: The Shared Fate of Deconstruction and Politics" "Marxism and the Call of the Future: Conversations on Ethics, History, and Politics" co-written with Bob Avakian. "Matrix and Line: Derrida and the Possibilities of Postmodern Social Theory" "Music of Yes: Structure and Vision in Progressive Rock" "Listening to the Future: The Time of Progressive Rock, 1968–1978" "Politics in the Impasse: Explorations in Postsecular Social Theory" "The radical project: Sartrean investigations" "Ethical Marxism: The Categorical Imperative of Liberation (Creative Marxism)" "Into the Wild: Badiou, actually-existing Maoism, and the “vital mix” of yesterday and tomorrow"

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1956
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DePaul University
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Frequently asked questions

Who is William Edward Martin?

American philosopher (b. 21 May 1956)

When was William Edward Martin born?

William Edward Martin was born in 1956.

What is William Edward Martin's occupation?

William Edward Martin is a philosopher, music journalist, musician and university teacher.

What nationality is William Edward Martin?

William Edward Martin is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Edward Martin

· Wikidata: Q4910039

· DBpedia: Bill Martin (philosopher)

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