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In Absolute Recoil, Slavoj Žižek developed an ambitious philosophical project to redefine the contours of materialist thought in light of contemporary scientific and ideological challenges. The book is an audacious re-examination of dialectical materialism, which Žižek contends must evolve to account for the radical shifts in our understanding of reality brought about by quantum physics,…

Conceptual Harmonies by Paul Redding presents an innovative examination of G. W. F. Hegel’s Science of Logic by tracing the fine interconnections between philosophical and mathematical thought throughout history. Redding posits that Hegel’s work is deeply embedded within the evolution of European mathematics, a perspective that offers fresh insights into the often bewildering landscape of…

In Manifesto for Philosophy, Alain Badiou embarks on a formidable intellectual battle that challenges prevailing notions of philosophical demise in the modern era. Beginning with a provocative question—whether philosophy lies dead amidst the ruins of past certainties—Badiou confronts the aftermath of monumental philosophical earthquakes, from Nietzsche’s proclamation of God’s death to the deconstruction of the…

Mimesis, Expression, Construction brings to the forefront Fredric Jameson’s esteemed seminar on Theodor W. Adorno’s Aesthetic Theory, held at Duke University in 2003. This publication marks the first appearance in print of Jameson’s comprehensive engagement with Adorno’s complex and seminal treatise on modernist aesthetics. Painstakingly transcribed and edited from audio recordings by Octavian Esanu, this…

Michel Foucault’s Introduction to Kant’s Anthropology represents a pivotal scholarly engagement with Immanuel Kant’s Anthropology from a Pragmatic Point of View, penned as Foucault’s doctoral dissertation in 1961. This manuscript stands as a foundational text elucidating Foucault’s philosophical relationship with Kant and his engagement with the critical tradition of philosophy. The dense and insightful commentary…

The Politics of Truth by Michel Foucault offers a crucial exploration of the conceptual and historical intersections between enlightenment, political critique, and the evolution of modern philosophy. This comprehensive collection draws from a range of unpublished essays and lecture transcripts delivered by Foucault from 1978 to 1984, providing an essential lens into the final phase…

In Kant, Foucault, and Forms of Experience, Marc Djaballah offers a sophisticated analysis of the intellectual relationship between Immanuel Kant and Michel Foucault. This study proposes that Foucault’s historical analyses, often perceived as skeptical of universal knowledge, should instead be understood as a distinct variant of Kantian criticism. Djaballah argues that despite their apparent differences,…

Catherine Malabou’s The Future of Hegel emerges as a profound and transformative contribution to contemporary continental philosophy, offering a reinvigorated perspective on Hegel’s thought. It represents a significant event in the ongoing dialogue surrounding Hegel’s legacy and its relevance to modern philosophical concerns. Malabou’s work is situated at the intersection of classical Hegelian philosophy and…

This seminal biography offers a comprehensive examination of Karl Marx’s life and intellectual development, providing a nuanced understanding of both the man and his enduring critique of capitalism. In an era where economic crises continually challenge contemporary socio-economic structures, understanding Marx’s theories has never been more crucial. Michael Heinrich’s scholarship presents a three-volume biography that…

In Tarrying with the Negative, Slavoj Žižek embarks on an audacious journey that traverses the depths of German Idealism and contemporary ideological critique. In the early 1990’s, within a few years and through a quartet of transformative works, Žižek has asserted himself as a preeminent and controversial voice in modern philosophy, bringing to light the…

Étienne Balibar’s The Philosophy of Marx is a comprehensive examination of Karl Marx’s philosophical contributions, authored by one of the foremost thinkers in political theory. This updated edition, featuring a substantial new introduction and additional material, reasserts its standing as the essential guide to Marx’s thought, seamlessly integrating historical contexts and contemporary significance. Balibar dissects…

New Dark Age by James Bridle is an unsettling exploration into how the rapid advancements in technology have paradoxically plunged humanity into an era of increased obscurity and confusion. This book, a revised and fully updated edition, delves into the inherent complexities and the opaque nature of our modern digital age. Bridle, acclaimed for his…

Science of Logic by Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel stands as an indispensable cornerstone in the edifice of Western philosophy. Published in stages from 1812 to 1816, this monumental work is Hegel’s exhaustive exposition of his dialectical method, a revolutionary system that posits the unity of thought and being as a dynamic and evolving whole. Hegel’s…

Mythology, Madness, and Laughter by Slavoj Žižek and Markus Gabriel, presents a dense and provocative examination of German idealism, engaging deeply with themes that are both central and often overlooked within this philosophical tradition. Žižek, renowned for his eclectic blend of Lacanian psychoanalysis, cultural critique, and philosophical rigor, alongside Gabriel, one of contemporary philosophy’s most…

In God and the Self in Hegel, Paolo Diego Bubbio embarks on a philosophical exploration of Hegel’s conception of God and the self, demonstrating how these core elements can unlock a resolution to the pervasive issues of subjectivism that have long troubled both the philosophy of religion and metaphysical inquiry. Bubbio’s work offers a fresh…

In God in Pain Slavoj Žižek and Croatian philosopher Boris Gunjević engage in a bold and challenging re-examination of the major monotheistic religions through the sophisticated lenses of Hegelian and Lacanian analysis. This intellectually audacious work dissects Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, unsettling the ways these traditions conceptualize divinity, suffering, and humanity, and examining the implications…

In Spinoza’s Religion, Clare Carlisle accomplishes a transformative re-evaluation of Benedict de Spinoza’s philosophical masterwork, the Ethics. While Spinoza is frequently positioned in intellectual discourse either as a disenchanted atheist or as an exuberant pantheist, Carlisle challenges these dichotomous interpretations, presenting a nuanced and bold re-conceptualization of Spinoza’s thought that transcends traditional categories of religiosity.…

Under the Spell of Freedom by Hans Joas is an exploration that delves into the complex interplay between the histories of religion and political freedom. Joas navigates through the broad and often confusing array of perspectives that have emerged within philosophy, the humanities, social sciences, and public discourse. At the heart of this intricate analysis…

Preparation for Natural Theology presents a landmark contribution to Kantian scholarship and the broader field of 18th-century philosophy. This curated volume brings together Johann August Eberhard’s seminal text, Preparation for Natural Theology (1781), and outlines its influential role in shaping Immanuel Kant’s philosophical doctrine, offering the first complete English translation of this foundational work. Eberhard’s…

After Kant: The Romans, the Germans, and the Moderns in the History of Political Thought by Michael Sonenscher presents a sweeping analysis of how Immanuel Kant’s philosophical innovations fundamentally reshaped the discourse on political ideologies and historical interpretation. This scholarly work is an exhaustive inquiry into the intellectual upheavals that marked the transition from Enlightenment…

Salomo Friedlaender’s Kant for Children, a pioneering text first published in 1924, stands as a remarkable testament to the intersection of philosophy and pedagogy. Crafted by Friedlaender, a multifaceted German-Jewish philosopher, poet, and satirist, this work embodies a bold endeavor to render the philosophy of Immanuel Kant accessible to a younger audience. Friedlaender’s intention is…

In Kant, Race, and Racism, Huaping Lu-Adler presents a profound philosophical inquiry that re-examines Immanuel Kant’s complex engagement with race and racism. Far beyond the superficial treatment of Kant’s racial theories as mere aberrations from his moral philosophy, Lu-Adler argues for a deep integration of Kant’s raciology—comprising both racialism and racism—into the very fabric of…

In Kant’s Philosophical Revolution, Yirmiyahu Yovel presents a deeply insightful and authoritative commentary on one of the most formidable texts in modern philosophy. Immanuel Kant’s Critique of Pure Reason is a landmark work that radically reshaped the landscape of epistemology and metaphysics, yet its dense arguments and complex prose often pose significant challenges to readers.…

The Kantian Catastrophe? by Anthony Morgan is a multifaceted exploration of Immanuel Kant’s lasting impact on modern philosophy. Kant, often regarded as the most influential philosopher of the modern era, revolutionized the field by positioning the finitude of the human subject at the center of philosophical inquiry and asserting the inaccessibility of reality in itself.…

In Philosophy by Other Means, Robert B. Pippin extends his lifelong exploration of the intricate relationship between philosophy and the arts. This collection of essays navigates the rich intersections where aesthetic objects and philosophical reflection converge, revealing how the arts embody and provoke philosophical inquiry in ways that transcend traditional academic boundaries. Pippin’s examination is…

Hegel’s Critique of the Enlightenment by Lewis P. Hinchman offers an examination of the complex interplay between Hegelian philosophy and Enlightenment thought. The Enlightenment, a period celebrated for fostering human rights, toleration, popular sovereignty, and progress, also carries a contentious legacy marked by instrumental reason, mechanistic determinism, hostility to religion, and political atomism. Hinchman delves…

Eric-John Russell’s Spectacular Logic in Hegel and Debord stands as an exemplary work that weaves together the philosophical threads of Hegel’s dialectics and Guy Debord’s critique of modern capitalism. At its core, the book is a scholarly tour de force that reinvigorates Debord’s seminal text, The Society of the Spectacle, by uncovering its deep-rooted connections…

Philosophers and Their Poets by Charles Bambach and Theodore George is a profound exploration into the intricate interplay between poetry and philosophy within the modern German tradition. This erudite volume delves into how poets and the poetic word profoundly shape philosophical thinking, particularly through the works of key figures such as Hölderlin, Schiller, Fichte, Hegel,…

Immanuel Kant’s Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals, published in 1785, stands as a cornerstone of moral philosophy, earning its place alongside Plato’s Republic and Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics. In this seminal work, Kant embarks on a journey to uncover and validate the supreme principle of morality: the categorical imperative. His argument is rooted in the…

In Mathematics of the Transcendental, Alain Badiou presents category theory, elucidating its internal logic and distinct derivation from set theory. This work is essential for comprehending his broader philosophical system, particularly the transcendental logic outlined in his seminal Logics of Worlds. Badiou’s exploration showcases category theory as not merely an alternative but a complement to…

This collection offers an analysis of the relationship between Friedrich Nietzsche and Immanuel Kant, two monumental figures in modern European philosophy. Edited by a distinguished team comprising Marco Brusotti, Herman Siemens, João Constâncio, Tom Bailey, Maria João Mayer Branco, and Katia Hay, this three-volume series delves into Nietzsche’s nuanced and critical interactions with Kant’s legacy,…

Ethics: An Essay on the Understanding of Evil by Alain Badiou challenges the prevailing ethical consensus of our time with a potent philosophical critique. In an era where ethical discourse has become synonymous with safeguarding human rights and promoting respect for the Other, Badiou boldly interrogates these principles as merely reinforcing the status quo. At…

An Introduction to Dialectics by Theodor W. Adorno delves deep into the philosophical underpinnings and practical applications of dialectical thought, tracing its lineage from Plato through Hegel and Marx while forging new paths of critical inquiry. In these seminal lectures from 1958, Adorno engages rigorously with the dialectic as both a methodological approach and a…

Freedom and the End of Reason by Richard L. Velkley is an influential and meticulously argued interpretation of the central issues in Kant’s philosophy, evaluating its pivotal position within the larger historical context of modern philosophy. Velkley posits that the entirety of Kantian philosophy, beyond merely the Second Critique, revolves around a “critique of practical…

In Before Tomorrow, Catherine Malabou embarks on a profound exploration of contemporary continental philosophy’s pivotal shift from Kantian epistemology. Malabou challenges the long-held Kantian structures of knowledge by interrogating the finitude of the subject, the phenomenal given, and the a priori synthesis. Her work addresses the burgeoning imperative to relinquish the transcendental, a cornerstone of…

Considerations on Western Marxism by Perry Anderson is a profound and incisive exploration of the trajectory and theoretical innovations of Marxist thought in Western Europe from the aftermath of the proletarian uprisings’ failures in the early 1920s to the mid-1970s. This synoptic essay meticulously traces the intellectual lineage and divergent currents within Western Marxism, dissecting…

In the Dialectic of Enlightenment, Max Horkheimer and Theodor Adorno engage in a crucial critique that transcends mere historical analysis, delving into the very essence of Western civilization’s trajectory from myth to modernity. Originally penned clandestinely during World War II and formally published in 1947, their work serves as a cornerstone of the Frankfurt School’s…

The Highway of Despair by Robyn Marasco is an intricate and profound exploration of the dynamic interplay between despair and critical theory, tracing a lineage that begins with Hegel’s “highway of despair” in his Phenomenology of Spirit. Hegel’s notion captures the arduous journey of “natural consciousness” towards freedom, underscored by despair as both a harbinger…

Master philosopher and cultural theorist Fredric Jameson offers an audacious new reading of Hegel’s foundational text, Phenomenology of Spirit, in this major study. Unlike interpretations that perceive the Phenomenology as a closed system culminating in Absolute Spirit, Jameson presents it as an open, dynamic work where Hegel had yet to fully systematize his philosophy. Here,…

The Collected Works of Spinoza provides a truly satisfactory edition of all of Spinoza’s writings, with accurate and readable translations, based on the best critical editions of the original-language texts, done by a scholar who has published extensively on the philosopher’s work. The first volume contains Spinoza’s single most important work, the Ethics, and four earlier works:…

Modern theory needs a history lesson. Neither Marx nor Nietzsche first gave us theory―Hegel did. To support this contention, Andrew Cole’s The Birth of Theory presents a refreshingly clear and lively account of the origins and legacy of Hegel’s dialectic as theory. Cole explains how Hegel boldly broke from modern philosophy when he adopted medieval dialectical habits…

Hegel’s critique of Early German Romanticism and its theory of irony resonates to the core of his own philosophy in the same way that Plato’s polemics with the Sophists have repercussions that go to the centre of his thought. The Anti-Romantic examines Hegel’s critique of Fr. Schlegel, Novalis and Schleiermacher. Hegel rarely mentions these thinkers by name…