The work of the contemporary French philosopher Jean-Luc Nancy has
impacted across a range of disciplines. His writings on
psychoanalysis, theology, art, culture and, of course, philosophy
are now widely translated and much discussed. His L'Experience de
la Liberte (1988) is considered to be one of the landmarks of
contemporary continental philosophy. Jean-Luc Nancy and the Future
of Philosophy is the first genuine introduction to Nancy's ideas
and a clear and succinct appraisal of a burgeoning reputation. The
book summarises topically the primary conceptual areas of Nancy's
thought and explores its relevance for contemporary issues like
nationalism, racism and media rights. Nancy's indebtedness to
Nietzsche, Heidegger, and Bataille is examined as well as how his
ideas compare to those of his contemporary continental thinkers.
Three major areas of Nancy's work are emphasised: freedom and
morality; community and politics; and arts and the media. The
reader is guided through a chosen theme without being lost in a
welter of allusive language, jargon is avoided where possible and
when unavoidable it is clearly explained. The book concludes with a
new interview with Nancy, which discusses the future of philosophy.
The book will be an important addition to the readings lists for
courses on contemporary continental thought and political
philosophy.
General
| Imprint: |
Acumen Publishing Ltd
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
March 2005 |
| First published: |
2005 |
| Authors: |
B.C. Hutchens
|
| Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
208 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-84465-027-9 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
Philosophy >
General
Books >
Philosophy >
General
|
| LSN: |
1-84465-027-8 |
| Barcode: |
9781844650279 |
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