Castoriadis, Foucault, and Autonomy: New Approaches to Subjectivity, Society, and Social Change Contributor(s): Tovar-Restrepo, Marcela (Author) |
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ISBN: 1441134042 ISBN-13: 9781441134042 Publisher: Continuum
Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: May 2012 Click for more in this series: Continuum Studies in Continental Philosophy |
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BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | History & Surveys - Modern |
Dewey: 194 |
LCCN: 2011037081 |
Series: Continuum Studies in Continental Philosophy |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.9" W x 9.3" L (0.88 lbs) 176 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Dust Cover, Index |
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Publisher Description: This book examines Cornelius Castoriadis' thought and the radical alternative it presents to the legacy of Michel Foucault, focusing on three key notions that are central in both scholars' theories: the subject, the production of social meaning and representation, and social/cultural change. Castoriadis and Foucault faced similar theoretical and political challenges and tackled common questions, yet their conclusions diverged significantly. This important book establishes, for the first time, a critical dialogue between these two bodies of thought. Through a detailed exploration of the Castoridian perspective, Marcela Tovar-Restrepo addresses the limitations of Foucault's poststructuralist thought; exploring and comparing what those three central notions mean in each framework. In so doing, Tovar-Restrepo elucidates a greater understanding of their differences and the resulting consequences for the social sciences and the role of social theory. Ultimately, this book presents Castoriadis' philosophical and theoretical position as an alternative to unresolved poststructuralist problems and to what Castoriadis saw as a deterministic ontology embedded in political relativism; paving the way for an invigorating debate about autonomy and social change. |
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