Agamben, Giorgio

First Philosophy Last Philosophy - Western Knowled ge between Metaphysics and the Sciences

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ISBN 13:
9781509560523
author:
Agamben, Giorgio
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Polity Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2024
Pages:
160
Dimensions:
13.8 x 21.6 x 1.1 centimetres (0
Genre:
Nonfiction
Condition:
New
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Western philosophy's "first philosophy" or metaphysics has long been seen as an abstract branch. Yet, it addresses a fundamental question: how do Western knowledge and science relate to each other? This relationship is crucial, as metaphysics is considered the precursor to the study of nature and mathematics. The book argues that philosophy's attempt to establish itself as the primary discipline has led to its subservience to science. An archaeological investigation of metaphysics reveals the complex dynamics between philosophy and science. This important work by a leading thinker will be of interest to scholars in philosophy, critical theory, and the humanities, as well as those interested in contemporary European thought. By examining the nature and limits of this relationship, the book provides new insights into the Western philosophical tradition.

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