Agamben's philosophical trajectory / Adam Kotsko.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kotsko, Adam, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Philosophy, Italian.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (241 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Edinburgh, Scotland : Edinburgh University Press, [2020]

Summary:

Tracks how Agamben’s thought evolved in response to contemporary political and intellectual eventsFocuses on Agamben’s intellectual developmentOffers the first study of the complete Homo Sacer seriesTakes into account Agamben’s recently-published memoirAddresses the full range of Agamben’s thought on linguistics, poetics, politics and theologyGiorgio Agamben has emerged as one of the most perceptive and even prophetic political thinkers of his era. Now that he has completed his multi-volume Homo Sacer series – his career-defining work – Adam Kotsko, one of his leading translators, shows how Agamben's political concerns emerged and evolved as he responded to contemporary events and new intellectual influences while striving to remain true to his deepest intuitions. Kotsko reveals the trajectory of Agamben’s work and shows us what it means to practice philosophy as a living, responsive discipline.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Acknowledgements

Abbreviations for Works by Agamben

Introduction: Living With Agamben

1. Becoming Agamben

2. Taking on the Political

3. In Search of a Method

4. Abandoning the Project

5. Late Labors

Conclusion: An Archaeology of Agamben

Bibliography

Index

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-4744-7602-3

OCLC:

1306538585