Philosophy, Language and the Political: Poststructuralism in Perspective - Hardcover

 
9781041206590: Philosophy, Language and the Political: Poststructuralism in Perspective

Synopsis

This book presents critical essays examining the intersection of philosophy, language, and politics in poststructuralist thought. The collection explores Jacques Derrida's philosophical legacy alongside contributions from leading scholars analyzing deconstruction, psychoanalysis, and political theory. Essays examine key thinkers including Foucault, Agamben, Blanchot, and Habermas, addressing themes of ethics, memory, and political critique. The subject matter of this book also includes:

  • Examination of poststructuralist philosophy and its political implications in contemporary thought
  • Critical analysis of Jacques Derrida's philosophical legacy and its influence on political theory
  • Scholarly exploration of the relationship between language, deconstruction, and political critique
  • In-depth study of key poststructuralist thinkers including Derrida, Foucault, Agamben, and Blanchot
  • Interdisciplinary approach connecting philosophy, psychoanalysis, and political theory

The book investigates concepts of hauntology, spectrality, and the politics of language while offering contemporary perspectives on poststructuralist philosophy and its relevance to current political discourse.

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About the Author

Franson Manjali serves as Professor of Linguistics at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India. His latest publications include Labyrinths of Language – Philosophical and Cultural Investigations. He has translated several scholarly texts from the French into English, notably Jean-Luc Nancy’s Philosophical Chronicles.

Marc Crépon is Director of Research with the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), France. He is also currently serving as Chair, Department of Philosophy at École normale supérieure (Paris).

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ISBN 10:  9350024845 ISBN 13:  9789350024843
Publisher: Aakar Books, 2018
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