178 results for 'Agamben, Giorgio'

Giorgio Agamben's work challenges traditional notions of philosophy, law and literature. This collection of essays explores his thought in relation to broader philosophical debates, offering insight...

Giorgio Agamben: Legal, Political and Philosophical Perspectives by Tom Frost is a collection of new contributions from leading scholars exploring the impact of Agamben's thought on research in the...

Catastrophe and Redemption: A New Reading of Giorgio Agamben's Political Thought Jessica Whyte offers a striking new interpretation of Agamben's political thought, challenging the prevailing view...

The Agamben Dictionary provides an essential overview of Giorgio Agamben's work as a whole. This collection of essays brings together leading and emerging scholars from around the world to offer a...

Agamben and Colonialism by Marcelo Svirsky and Simone Bignall explores the connections between the Italian philosopher Giorgio Agamben's ideas and postcolonial theory. This collection of 12 essays...

Agamben and Politics: A Critical Introduction by Sergei Prozorov provides a systematic exploration of Giorgio Agamben's political thought. This book delves into the concept of inoperativity, which...

The Figure of This World: Agamben and the Question of Political OntologyMathew Abbott challenges our understanding of Giorgio Agamben's thought, arguing that it is often misinterpreted through...

On Agamben, Donatism, Pelagianism, and the Missing LinksPeter Iver Kaufman offers a compelling alternative to progressive politics by exploring the connections between Giorgio Agamben's work and...

On Contemporaneity, After Agamben: The Concept and Its Times explores the nature of time in contemporary thought. Zsuzsa Baross examines the work of influential thinkers such as Alain Badiou,...

Giorgio Agamben's thought offers a critical perspective on human rights in crisis. The sovereign state of exception and the reduction of humanity to 'bare' life are key problems that human rights...

Giorgio Agamben's Homo Sacer explores the connection between power, potentiality, and the concept of sovereignty. Drawing on classical traditions and modern philosophy, Agamben examines the implicit...

Arne De Boever explores the concept of sovereignty in the 21st century through a sustained engagement with Giorgio Agamben's philosophy. He argues that positive political possibilities for...

Augustine's political theology offers a compelling alternative to progressive politics, argues Peter Kaufman in this thought-provoking exploration. By examining Augustine's experiments with...

El final del poema: estudios de poética y literaturaA collection of essays by Giorgio Agamben, exploring the intersection of poetry and literature. This work is a rare and significant contribution to...

Giorgio's Miracle by Laurie Schmitt is an entertaining tale of faith, family and the merciful miracles of our loving God. In medieval Italy, young Giorgio lives with his father, who has been...

Quirino De Giorgio: An Architect's Legacy is the first English-language book dedicated to this innovative Italian architect. Through stunning images by photographer Enrico Rizzato, the reader...

Pier Giorgio Frassati was a young man from an aristocratic Italian family who turned his life of privilege into one devoted to serving the poor. Despite being discouraged by his parents, he secretly...

Pier Giorgio Frassati's life was marked by adventure and friendship, yet he yearned for something more. Born into a wealthy family in Turin at the start of the 20th century, Pier Giorgio seemed to...

Timothy C. Campbell's Improper Life explores the relationship between biopolitics and thanatopolitics, questioning whether biopolitical thought has become obsessed with death. Campbell argues that...

Giorgio Morandi: Late Paintings is a comprehensive catalogue of works by one of the most beloved painters of the twentieth century. This publication focuses on the period from 1948 to 1964, during...

Giorgio Morandi's ascetic still lifes evoke a complexity of emotions and astonishment. In "The Pilgrim's Bowl", Swiss poet Philippe Jaccottet explores the artist's approach, contrasting it with the...

Arendt, Agamben and the Issue of Hyper-Legality In Between the Prisoner-stateless Nexus by Kathleen R. Arnold. This book examines the concept of hyper-legality in contemporary politics, exploring how...

Giorgio De Chirico's Metaphysics of Silence explores the philosophical implications of his art, inviting the viewer on a metaphysical journey alongside thinkers like Nietzsche and Schopenhauer. De...

Giorgio Vasari's groundbreaking work, Lives of the Artists, revolutionized how art was perceived in the Renaissance. Prior to his writings, artists were seen as mere craftsmen, but Vasari's visionary...

Giorgio de Chirico: The Changing Face of Metaphysical Art by Victoria Noel-Johnson is a comprehensive overview of the artist's entire career, spanning six decades. De Chirico's work is characterized...

Giorgio Gomelsky - For Your Love A biography that uncovers the life and legacy of a pivotal figure in rock music. Dumaurier Francis's account of Giorgio Gomelsky's remarkable career, from his early...

The Making of the Modern Corporation: The Casa Di San Giorgio and Its Legacy (1446-1720) This book explores the origins of a financial institution in Genoa, tracing its development over time. It then...

Giorgio Morandi Works from the Antonio and Matilde Catanese Collection presents a comprehensive collection of 15 paintings by the renowned Italian artist, spanning from 1914 to 1959. This extensive...

Discover the key concepts and critical approaches of contemporary theorists in this comprehensive guide. Written by experienced lecturers, 15 taster essays provide an in-depth exploration of...

I Feel Love: A Story of Music and Revolution In 1976, Donna Summer's "I Feel Love" was released, marking a seismic shift in popular music. This groundbreaking song, recorded with the help of Giorgio...

Administering Interpretation brings together leading thinkers from both continental and Anglophone traditions to reassess the role of interpretative theory in law. The essays explore how...

Paul's journeys are often associated with his travels in ancient times. However, this volume explores another kind of journey - one that takes place in our time, as Paul is co-opted by modern...

Giorgio Agamben's latest reflections offer a unique glimpse into the mind of one of Italy's foremost philosophers. In this concise collection, Agamben shares his final thoughts on life, memory, and...

The Open by Giorgio Agamben This philosophical work explores the concept of humanity and its relationship with the animal kingdom. Agamben examines how Western thought has constructed the distinction...

The Time That Remains: A Commentary on the Letter to the Romans by Giorgio Agamben explores the relationship between Paul's letters and the history of Christianity. Agamben argues that Paul's texts...

Giorgio Agamben's Potentialities collects fifteen major philosophical essays spanning over twenty years. The book introduces Agamben's work within the history of philosophy and contemporary European...

The Man Without Content by Giorgio Agamben explores the status of art in the modern era. Drawing on Hegel's ideas, Agamben argues that art has not disappeared but continues in a self-annulling mode...

Giorgio Agamben's Remnants of Auschwitz is a philosophical exploration of the literature of survivors from the Auschwitz concentration camp. The author examines the testimony of these survivors,...

Creation and Anarchy: The Work of Art and the Religion of Capitalism by Giorgio Agamben explores the intricate relationship between creation, command, and power in Western culture. Through five...

Giorgio Agamben's philosophy of life offers a new perspective on politics and its future. This book weaves together decisive moments from Agamben's work with the thought of influential thinkers,...

Benedict XVI's historic resignation in 2013 marked a significant moment in the Catholic Church's history. In this concise study, Giorgio Agamben explores the implications of this gesture and its...

Experience and knowledge have become separated in modern life. Giorgio Agamben explores this phenomenon in his essays, tracing concepts of experience through key thinkers such as Kant, Hegel, Husserl...

Giorgio Agamben's Profanations is a collection of essays that explore the intersections of memory, oblivion, and power. In ten thought-provoking pieces, Agamben examines key concepts such as genius,...

Giorgio Agamben's State of Exception explores the concept of a state of emergency as a means to extend power and control. This concept has been used in various contexts, including the indefinite...

Giorgio Agamben's "The Coming Community" is an influential philosophical work that explores the concept of human community in the contemporary world. Agamben draws on a diverse range of sources to...

Giorgio Agamben's "What Is an Apparatus?" and Other Essays explores the concept of apparatuses in philosophy, revealing their ubiquitous presence in various fields. Agamben investigates the notion of...

Giorgio Agamben's latest work, The Use of Bodies, represents the culmination of his twenty-year project to re-examine the foundations of Western politics and thought. This comprehensive volume...

Giorgio Agamben's latest work explores the connection between philosophy and comedy through an in-depth examination of Pulcinella, a character from the commedia dell'arte. This study is based on an...

The Highest Poverty: Monastic Rules and Form-of-Life by Giorgio Agamben explores the fascinating phenomenon of Western monasticism from Pachomius to St. Francis. This book delves into the life of...

The Kingdom and the Glory: A Theological Genealogy of Economy and Government by Giorgio Agamben, Lorenzo Chiesa, and Matteo Mandarini. In this thought-provoking work, Agamben explores how power in...

Eighty years ago, Ettore Majorana disappeared under mysterious circumstances while traveling by ship from Palermo to Naples. His disappearance has long been shrouded in speculation, with some...

Giorgio Agamben's latest work is a thought-provoking exploration of human existence. He charts a journey that spans poetry and philosophy, tracing connections between medieval legends and modern...

Giorgio Agamben's Nudities is a collection of ten essays that may initially seem disparate, but upon closer examination reveal a cohesive exploration of the author's central concerns. As one delves...

Giorgio Agamben's new book presents a unique analysis of Friedrich Hölderlin's life and work. By examining the poet's years of purported madness, Agamben aims to describe and comprehend a life that...

Giorgio Agamben's latest work explores the intersection of power and knowledge in the face of crisis. In this collection of personal interventions, he examines how our rulers seek to consolidate...

Hamlet's Mill: An Essay on Myth and the Frame of Time by Giorgio De Santillana and Hertha von Dechend A groundbreaking work of scientific and philosophical exploration, this book challenges...

The End of the Poem: A Study in Poetics by Giorgio Agamben and Daniel Heller-Roazen. This book represents a profound rethinking of poetic language, exploring its relationship with theology and...

Contemporary Photography and Theory offers an essential overview of key critical debates in fine art photography today. This book provides an in-depth discussion of five topic areas: identity,...

A Feminist Theory of Refusal by Bonnie Honig explores the concept of refusal as a key theme in political philosophy. Drawing on literary and philosophical works, including Euripides's Bacchae and...

An Insurrectionist Manifesto: Four New Gospels for a Radical Politics by Ward Blanton presents a provocative rethinking of politics and theology. Drawing on philosophical models, it offers a...

The Virtual Point of Freedom: Essays on Politics, Aesthetics, and Religion by Lorenzo Chiesa explores the complex relationship between freedom and alienation in politics, aesthetics, and religion...

Philosophers on Art from Kant to the Postmodernists A Critical Reader brings together twenty-five texts on art written by twenty philosophers. These essays cover a range of topics, including...

The human experience is often understood as unique and separate from the natural world. However, this assumption can lead to contradictions and disconnections within ourselves and with others. Eric D...

Western philosophy's "first philosophy" - metaphysics - has long been seen as an abstract branch of thought. Yet, it addresses a fundamental question: how do philosophy and science relate to one...

Carl Schmitt's work has become increasingly relevant in contemporary debates about politics, law, and space. His 1950 concept of the "Nomos of the Earth" remains a focal point for discussions about...

Cinema/politics/philosophy by Nico Baumbach explores the relationship between cinema and politics. In this concise and provocative book, Baumbach revisits the tradition of seventies film theory to...

Weird John Brown: Divine Violence and the Limits of Ethics By Ted A. Smith This book challenges conventional wisdom that separating religion from politics leads to less violence, instead arguing that...

Ai Weiwei: A Study in Art and Philosophy Ai Weiwei is an artist whose work has been addressing complex themes of politics, ethics, and social urgency for over two decades. His art combines elements...

What Is a People? explores the concept of "people" as a complex and multifaceted idea that has been both empowering and exclusionary throughout history. This collection of essays by prominent...

The Body in Crisis: New Pathways and Short Circuits in Representation Christine Greiner explores the role of moving bodies and bodily actions in relation to global concerns, including identity...

Homay King explores the concept of the virtual in film, video, and time-based contemporary art through the philosophical works of Henri Bergson, Gilles Deleuze, and Giorgio Agamben. By detaching the...

The Biopolitics of Stalinism: A Critical Reevaluation Sergei Prozorov's groundbreaking study challenges conventional approaches to biopolitics by examining the unique rationality of Stalinist...

Radical Political Theology: Religion and Politics After Liberalism by Clayton Crockett explores the intersection of politics and religion in a postmodern world. The traditional distinction between...

Love and Other Technologies: Retrofitting Eros for the Information Age by Dominic Pettman explores how love is shaped by our cultural attitudes towards technology and human existence. Drawing on the...

Émile Benveniste's Dictionary of Indo-European Concepts and Society is a comprehensive reference that explores the institutional and conceptual genealogy of various sociocultural worlds. Through a...

Giorgione's Ambiguity by Tom Nichols explores the enigmatic world of the Venetian painter Giorgione. Through an in-depth analysis of his works, including The Three Philosophers and The Tempest,...

Reunites two masterpieces of the Venetian Renaissance after more than four centuries apart. The Three Philosophers by Giorgione and St. Francis in the Desert by Giovanni Bellini are two celebrated...

The perfect life may be just an illusion. When Frank's friend Giorgio is hit by a bus, he moves in to help him recover, only to discover that Giorgio's online persona may be hiding a web of lies and...

Marosa di Giorgio's surreal and fable-like prose poems offer a unique voice in Latin American poetry. This selection of her work invites comparison to notable poets such as Franz Kafka, Julio...

Habla el último neandertalA groundbreaking exploration of human evolution, this book delves into the latest scientific discoveries and sheds new light on our ancient ancestors.With 200 pages of...

Giorgio Locatelli shares his favourite family recipes in this colourful collection of food from Northern Italy to North London and beyond. From hearty stews and fresh seasonal salads to generous fish...

Born Knowing: Imprinting and the Origins of Knowledge by Giorgio Vallortigara Neuroscientist Giorgio Vallortigara argues that early behavior is not entirely learned, but rather biologically...

This collection of essays explores key concepts in Continental philosophy related to community and sociality. It brings together the thought of prominent thinkers such as Nietzsche, Heidegger,...

Sandro Cellini receives an invitation to a luxurious launch party at Palazzo San Giorgio in Florence, unaware that he is about to uncover dark secrets. A recent discovery during excavations has...

The Sterns Are Listening by Jonathan Wells is a poignant and humorous novel about family dynamics and the sacrifices we make for what we love. When Benjamin's younger brother Spence proposes a new...

A poignant and introspective novel set against the backdrop of Italy in the late 1930s, exploring the lives of an aristocratic Jewish family as they navigate the increasingly treacherous landscape of...

Giorgio Armani's Los tontos no son nunca elegantes is a thought-provoking exploration of style and sophistication.Through his signature blend of fashion expertise and insight into human nature, the...

Dante Alighieri's Inferno is presented in this two-volume set, accompanied by Charles S. Singleton's prose translation and commentary. The Italian text is based on Giorgio Petrocchi's edition, while...

Raphael's life is presented in a new translation that brings Giorgio Vasari's narrative to modern readers. This illustrated edition features beautifully reproduced color illustrations and succinct...

Giorgio Nardone presents a pragmatic approach to lying, one that considers each situation on its own merits. He argues that lies should not be judged as absolute truths, but rather evaluated in light...

The Bloomsbury Italian Philosophy Reader brings together some of the most influential thinkers in contemporary thought, offering a unique perspective on human nature, politics, and the nature of work...

Donald Duck and Uncle Scrooge are embroiled in a family feud when an interdimensional doorway appears, transporting them to Morgworld - a medieval realm ruled by trolls, with humans as serfs. Can the...

Law, Antisemitism and the Holocaust by David Seymour explores the complex relationship between law and antisemitism. This work challenges the conventional view that antisemitism is an external...

Discover the life and works of one of history's most fascinating figures. Giorgio Vasari's biography of Leonardo Da Vinci is a masterpiece of Renaissance art and culture.Vasari's work is renowned for...

In a Flight of Starlings: The Wonders of Complex SystemsNobel Prize winner Giorgio Parisi invites us to explore the intricate patterns that govern our world, from the flight of starlings to the...

The Life of Michel Angelo by Giorgio Vasari is a seminal biography that offers unparalleled insight into the life and work of one of history's most renowned artists.Written in 1568, this influential...

Thailand has been in crisis since 2005, with unprecedented political instability and violence. In this book, David Streckfuss examines the country's defamation-based laws over the past 110 years,...

Giorgio Vasari's Lives of the Artists Volume 2 is a seminal work that showcases his unique blend of literary talent and artistic expertise. Through character sketches and anecdotes, Vasari brings to...

Naked Delirium is a collection of five twisted tales that explore the human psyche's darker corners. Through hypnotic highs and paranormal possession, these stories celebrate sex in altered states,...

HumAnimal explores the experience of dehumanization as the privation of speech. By examining the space between human and animal, Kalpana Seshadri traces an alternate political and ethical way of life...