Frano¦ois Laruelle
Intellectuals and Power
- ISBN 13:
- 9780745668413
- author:
- Frano¦ois Laruelle
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Polity Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 1.4 x 21.6 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Philosophy, History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The role of intellectuals in our societies today is a subject of great importance. In this new book, François Laruelle examines how they can make a positive impact, particularly in relation to criminal justice. Laruelle argues that instead of focusing on abstract philosophical concepts like justice and truth, intellectuals should concentrate on the human victims of crime. He draws on his influential theory of 'non-philosophy' to show how we can subject the theorizing of intellectuals to scrutiny by examining the everyday suffering of those affected by crime. By challenging the traditional image of the dominant intellectual, Laruelle proposes a new approach: one that prioritises the victim's experience over theoretical dominance. This fresh perspective has significant implications for our understanding of justice and violence in modern society.
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