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One of the most innovative and brilliant philosophers of his generation, but largely neglected until he was brought to public attention by Gilles Deleuze, Gilbert Simondon presents a challenge to nearly every category and method of traditional philosophy.
Psychic and Collective Individuation is undoubtedly Simondon's most important work and its influence, clearly felt in Stiegler and DeLanda, has continued to grow. David Scott provides the first full introduction to this work, which will inspire as well as instruct philosophers working in Continental thought, philosophy of science, social theory and political philosophy.
Synopsis
The first full introduction to Simondon's seminal work. A chapter-by-chapter commentary takes you through the text of Psychic and Collective Individuation, clarifying its complex terminology and structure.
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The first critical commentary on Simondon's seminal work, unpacking its rich potential for students and scholars GBS_insertPreviewButtonPopup( 'ISBN:9780748654499', 'ISBN:9780748654505', 'ISBN:9780748654512', 'ISBN:9780748695744']);
One of the most innovative and brilliant philosophers of his generation, but largely neglected until he was brought to public attention by Gilles Deleuze, Gilbert Simondon presents a challenge to nearly every category and method of traditional philosophy.
Psychic and Collective Individuation is undoubtedly Simondon's most important work and its influence, clearly felt in Stiegler and DeLanda, has continued to grow. David Scott provides the first full introduction to this work, which will inspire as well as instruct philosophers working in Continental thought, philosophy of science, social theory and political philosophy.
Key Features
- Introduces Simondon's challenging text by clarifying its complex terminology and structure through a chapter-by-chapter commentary
- Invites a dialogue with other thinkers including Bergson, Deleuze, Heidegger, Sartre, Merleau-Ponty and Negri
- Places Simondon and Psychic and Collective Individuation in their historical context
- Explains Simondon's relevance to current discussions about biopolitics and post-Nietzschean ethics
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About the Author
David Scott is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Coppin State University, Baltimore. He has translated work by Simondon, Gaston Bachelard and Gilles Deleuze and has numerous articles published in journals including
Angelaki,
The European Legacy,
Continental Philosophy Review and
Chiasmi.
Table of Contents
AcknowledgementsAbbreviations
Introduction
1. Ontogenesis And The Concepts Of Individuation
2. Ontogenesis And The Concepts Of Individuation
3. Individuation And Affectivity
4. Problematic Of Ontogenesis And Psychic Individuation
5. The Individual And The Social, The Individuation Of The Group
6. Collective As Condition Of Signification
7. An Ethics Of Ontogenesis And A Non-Human Humanism
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index