Discover the transformative insights in 'Instituting Thought', a groundbreaking book by acclaimed Italian philosopher Roberto Esposito. This essential read delves deep into the profound crisis of contemporary politics and explores innovative philosophical frameworks that seek to address this urgent issue. With philosophical roots tracing back to influential thinkers like Martin Heidegger and Gilles Deleuze, Esposito critiques established political ontologies and introduces a refreshing third approach he calls 'instituting thought'. Drawing inspiration from the acclaimed French political philosopher Claude Lefort, Esposito emphasizes the importance of instituting praxis as a path towards a productive relationship between ontology and politics. This synthesis of philosophical thought positions social being as multifaceted, marked by a dynamic interplay of political conflict. Essential for students and scholars across philosophy, social theory, and humanities, this book is a must-have for those looking to explore contemporary philosophical discourse. Perfect for enriching academic libraries or personal collections, 'Instituting Thought' is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the intersection of thought and politics. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with one of today’s most original European philosophers.

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ISBN: 9781509546435
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 264

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509546435
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 264


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This new book by the Italian philosopher Roberto Esposito addresses the profound crisis of contemporary politics and examines some of the philosophical approaches that have been used to try to understand and go beyond this crisis Two approaches have been particularly influential “ one indebted to the thought of Martin Heidegger, the other indebted to Gilles Deleuze While opposed in their political thrust and orientation, both approaches remain trapped within the political ontology that has framed our conceptual language for some time.


In order to move beyond this political ontology, Esposito turns to a third approach that he characterizes as ˜instituting thought™ Indebted to the work of the French political philosopher Claude Lefort, this third approach recognizes that the road to reconstructing a productive relation between ontology and politics, one that is both realistic and innovative, lies in instituting praxis Building on this insight, Esposito conceptualizes social being as neither univocal nor plurivocal but as cross-cut by the dual semantics of political conflict
This new book by one of the most original European philosophers writing today will be of great interest to students and scholars in philosophy, social and political theory and the humanities generally.