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Philosophy General

Nancy and the Political

edited by Sanja Dejanovic

Publisher
Oxford University Press
Initial publish date
Feb 2015
Category
General
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780748683178
    Publish Date
    Feb 2015
    List Price
    $148.50

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Jean-Luc Nancy's latest contributions to philosophy compel us to ask: what sort of politics do we have once we are exposed to the finitude of sense? The contributors to this collection illuminate some of the most challenging aspects of Nancy's thought, making previously unexplored connections and offering spirited interpretations.

Focussed around three core themes - capitalism, the metaphysics of democracy and aesthetics - these 11 essays emphasise the potential of Nancy's political thought, and collectively situate it within a broader intellectual context which includes engagements with Badiou, Ranciere, Foucault, Agamben and Lefort. It is an essential read for anyone interested in current trends in political philosophy, aesthetics, critical theory and social and political thought.

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Contributor Notes

Sanja Dejanovic is Adjunct Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Trent University.