Description for Sloterdijk Now
Hardback. * Peter Sloterdijk is one of the most challenging and controversial figures in contemporary continental philosophy. * This book represents the first major engagement with Sloterdijk s thought in the English language, and will provoke new debates across the humanities. Num Pages: 212 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 221 x 23. Weight in Grams: 404.
Peter Sloterdijk is one of the most challenging and contentious thinkers currently working within the European tradition. This is the first collection devoted to his work for English-language audiences and will act as an introduction to his work, set an agenda for engagement with his ideas, and relate his writings to a range of political, theoretical and practical contexts.
Peter Sloterdijk is one of the most challenging and contentious thinkers currently working within the European tradition. This is the first collection devoted to his work for English-language audiences and will act as an introduction to his work, set an agenda for engagement with his ideas, and relate his writings to a range of political, theoretical and practical contexts.
Since his philosophical bestseller Critique of Cynical Reason (1983), Sloterdijk has exercised an important influence over German and other European thought and recently interest in his diverse oeuvre has grown considerably. The past few years have seen a number of ... Read more
An explicitly interdisciplinary project, Sloterdijk Now is a crucial introduction to the work of this central thinker, in its complexity, variety and notoriety. It is set to spark debate amongst students and scholars across the humanities and social sciences.
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Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
212
Condition
New
Number of Pages
212
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745651354
SKU
V9780745651354
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About Stuart Elden
Stuart Elden is Professor of Political Geography at Durham University.
Reviews for Sloterdijk Now
"A superb introduction to the most formidable (and fun) philosopher of our time. Indispensable." Sylvère Lotringer, Columbia University "Sloterdijk is finally coming to the fore as one of the most thought-provoking thinkers of the twenty-first century. These original and insightful essays not only present a persuasive case for the significance of Sloterdijk's unique position on a range of ... Read more