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In Tarrying with the Negative, Slavoj Žižek embarks on an audacious journey that traverses the depths of German Idealism and contemporary ideological critique. In the early 1990’s, within a few years and through a quartet of transformative works, Žižek has asserted himself as a preeminent and controversial voice in modern philosophy, bringing to light the…

Étienne Balibar’s The Philosophy of Marx is a comprehensive examination of Karl Marx’s philosophical contributions, authored by one of the foremost thinkers in political theory. This updated edition, featuring a substantial new introduction and additional material, reasserts its standing as the essential guide to Marx’s thought, seamlessly integrating historical contexts and contemporary significance. Balibar dissects…

New Dark Age by James Bridle is an unsettling exploration into how the rapid advancements in technology have paradoxically plunged humanity into an era of increased obscurity and confusion. This book, a revised and fully updated edition, delves into the inherent complexities and the opaque nature of our modern digital age. Bridle, acclaimed for his…

Science of Logic by Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel stands as an indispensable cornerstone in the edifice of Western philosophy. Published in stages from 1812 to 1816, this monumental work is Hegel’s exhaustive exposition of his dialectical method, a revolutionary system that posits the unity of thought and being as a dynamic and evolving whole. Hegel’s…

Mythology, Madness, and Laughter by Slavoj Žižek and Markus Gabriel, presents a dense and provocative examination of German idealism, engaging deeply with themes that are both central and often overlooked within this philosophical tradition. Žižek, renowned for his eclectic blend of Lacanian psychoanalysis, cultural critique, and philosophical rigor, alongside Gabriel, one of contemporary philosophy’s most…

In God and the Self in Hegel, Paolo Diego Bubbio embarks on a philosophical exploration of Hegel’s conception of God and the self, demonstrating how these core elements can unlock a resolution to the pervasive issues of subjectivism that have long troubled both the philosophy of religion and metaphysical inquiry. Bubbio’s work offers a fresh…

In God in Pain Slavoj Žižek and Croatian philosopher Boris Gunjević engage in a bold and challenging re-examination of the major monotheistic religions through the sophisticated lenses of Hegelian and Lacanian analysis. This intellectually audacious work dissects Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, unsettling the ways these traditions conceptualize divinity, suffering, and humanity, and examining the implications…

In Spinoza’s Religion, Clare Carlisle accomplishes a transformative re-evaluation of Benedict de Spinoza’s philosophical masterwork, the Ethics. While Spinoza is frequently positioned in intellectual discourse either as a disenchanted atheist or as an exuberant pantheist, Carlisle challenges these dichotomous interpretations, presenting a nuanced and bold re-conceptualization of Spinoza’s thought that transcends traditional categories of religiosity.…

Preparation for Natural Theology presents a landmark contribution to Kantian scholarship and the broader field of 18th-century philosophy. This curated volume brings together Johann August Eberhard’s seminal text, Preparation for Natural Theology (1781), and outlines its influential role in shaping Immanuel Kant’s philosophical doctrine, offering the first complete English translation of this foundational work. Eberhard’s…

After Kant: The Romans, the Germans, and the Moderns in the History of Political Thought by Michael Sonenscher presents a sweeping analysis of how Immanuel Kant’s philosophical innovations fundamentally reshaped the discourse on political ideologies and historical interpretation. This scholarly work is an exhaustive inquiry into the intellectual upheavals that marked the transition from Enlightenment…

Salomo Friedlaender’s Kant for Children, a pioneering text first published in 1924, stands as a remarkable testament to the intersection of philosophy and pedagogy. Crafted by Friedlaender, a multifaceted German-Jewish philosopher, poet, and satirist, this work embodies a bold endeavor to render the philosophy of Immanuel Kant accessible to a younger audience. Friedlaender’s intention is…

In Kant, Race, and Racism, Huaping Lu-Adler presents a profound philosophical inquiry that re-examines Immanuel Kant’s complex engagement with race and racism. Far beyond the superficial treatment of Kant’s racial theories as mere aberrations from his moral philosophy, Lu-Adler argues for a deep integration of Kant’s raciology—comprising both racialism and racism—into the very fabric of…

In Kant’s Philosophical Revolution, Yirmiyahu Yovel presents a deeply insightful and authoritative commentary on one of the most formidable texts in modern philosophy. Immanuel Kant’s Critique of Pure Reason is a landmark work that radically reshaped the landscape of epistemology and metaphysics, yet its dense arguments and complex prose often pose significant challenges to readers.…

The Kantian Catastrophe? by Anthony Morgan is a multifaceted exploration of Immanuel Kant’s lasting impact on modern philosophy. Kant, often regarded as the most influential philosopher of the modern era, revolutionized the field by positioning the finitude of the human subject at the center of philosophical inquiry and asserting the inaccessibility of reality in itself.…

In Philosophy by Other Means, Robert B. Pippin extends his lifelong exploration of the intricate relationship between philosophy and the arts. This collection of essays navigates the rich intersections where aesthetic objects and philosophical reflection converge, revealing how the arts embody and provoke philosophical inquiry in ways that transcend traditional academic boundaries. Pippin’s examination is…

Hegel’s Critique of the Enlightenment by Lewis P. Hinchman offers an examination of the complex interplay between Hegelian philosophy and Enlightenment thought. The Enlightenment, a period celebrated for fostering human rights, toleration, popular sovereignty, and progress, also carries a contentious legacy marked by instrumental reason, mechanistic determinism, hostility to religion, and political atomism. Hinchman delves…

Eric-John Russell’s Spectacular Logic in Hegel and Debord stands as an exemplary work that weaves together the philosophical threads of Hegel’s dialectics and Guy Debord’s critique of modern capitalism. At its core, the book is a scholarly tour de force that reinvigorates Debord’s seminal text, The Society of the Spectacle, by uncovering its deep-rooted connections…

Philosophers and Their Poets by Charles Bambach and Theodore George is a profound exploration into the intricate interplay between poetry and philosophy within the modern German tradition. This erudite volume delves into how poets and the poetic word profoundly shape philosophical thinking, particularly through the works of key figures such as Hölderlin, Schiller, Fichte, Hegel,…

Immanuel Kant’s Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals, published in 1785, stands as a cornerstone of moral philosophy, earning its place alongside Plato’s Republic and Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics. In this seminal work, Kant embarks on a journey to uncover and validate the supreme principle of morality: the categorical imperative. His argument is rooted in the…

In Mathematics of the Transcendental, Alain Badiou presents category theory, elucidating its internal logic and distinct derivation from set theory. This work is essential for comprehending his broader philosophical system, particularly the transcendental logic outlined in his seminal Logics of Worlds. Badiou’s exploration showcases category theory as not merely an alternative but a complement to…

This collection offers an analysis of the relationship between Friedrich Nietzsche and Immanuel Kant, two monumental figures in modern European philosophy. Edited by a distinguished team comprising Marco Brusotti, Herman Siemens, João Constâncio, Tom Bailey, Maria João Mayer Branco, and Katia Hay, this three-volume series delves into Nietzsche’s nuanced and critical interactions with Kant’s legacy,…

Ethics: An Essay on the Understanding of Evil by Alain Badiou challenges the prevailing ethical consensus of our time with a potent philosophical critique. In an era where ethical discourse has become synonymous with safeguarding human rights and promoting respect for the Other, Badiou boldly interrogates these principles as merely reinforcing the status quo. At…

An Introduction to Dialectics by Theodor W. Adorno delves deep into the philosophical underpinnings and practical applications of dialectical thought, tracing its lineage from Plato through Hegel and Marx while forging new paths of critical inquiry. In these seminal lectures from 1958, Adorno engages rigorously with the dialectic as both a methodological approach and a…

Freedom and the End of Reason by Richard L. Velkley is an influential and meticulously argued interpretation of the central issues in Kant’s philosophy, evaluating its pivotal position within the larger historical context of modern philosophy. Velkley posits that the entirety of Kantian philosophy, beyond merely the Second Critique, revolves around a “critique of practical…

In Before Tomorrow, Catherine Malabou embarks on a profound exploration of contemporary continental philosophy’s pivotal shift from Kantian epistemology. Malabou challenges the long-held Kantian structures of knowledge by interrogating the finitude of the subject, the phenomenal given, and the a priori synthesis. Her work addresses the burgeoning imperative to relinquish the transcendental, a cornerstone of…

Considerations on Western Marxism by Perry Anderson is a profound and incisive exploration of the trajectory and theoretical innovations of Marxist thought in Western Europe from the aftermath of the proletarian uprisings’ failures in the early 1920s to the mid-1970s. This synoptic essay meticulously traces the intellectual lineage and divergent currents within Western Marxism, dissecting…

In the Dialectic of Enlightenment, Max Horkheimer and Theodor Adorno engage in a crucial critique that transcends mere historical analysis, delving into the very essence of Western civilization’s trajectory from myth to modernity. Originally penned clandestinely during World War II and formally published in 1947, their work serves as a cornerstone of the Frankfurt School’s…

The Highway of Despair by Robyn Marasco is an intricate and profound exploration of the dynamic interplay between despair and critical theory, tracing a lineage that begins with Hegel’s “highway of despair” in his Phenomenology of Spirit. Hegel’s notion captures the arduous journey of “natural consciousness” towards freedom, underscored by despair as both a harbinger…

Master philosopher and cultural theorist Fredric Jameson offers an audacious new reading of Hegel’s foundational text, Phenomenology of Spirit, in this major study. Unlike interpretations that perceive the Phenomenology as a closed system culminating in Absolute Spirit, Jameson presents it as an open, dynamic work where Hegel had yet to fully systematize his philosophy. Here,…

The Collected Works of Spinoza provides a truly satisfactory edition of all of Spinoza’s writings, with accurate and readable translations, based on the best critical editions of the original-language texts, done by a scholar who has published extensively on the philosopher’s work. The first volume contains Spinoza’s single most important work, the Ethics, and four earlier works:…

Modern theory needs a history lesson. Neither Marx nor Nietzsche first gave us theory―Hegel did. To support this contention, Andrew Cole’s The Birth of Theory presents a refreshingly clear and lively account of the origins and legacy of Hegel’s dialectic as theory. Cole explains how Hegel boldly broke from modern philosophy when he adopted medieval dialectical habits…

Hegel’s critique of Early German Romanticism and its theory of irony resonates to the core of his own philosophy in the same way that Plato’s polemics with the Sophists have repercussions that go to the centre of his thought. The Anti-Romantic examines Hegel’s critique of Fr. Schlegel, Novalis and Schleiermacher. Hegel rarely mentions these thinkers by name…

Marking the centenary of Walter Benjamin’s immensely influential essay, Toward the Critique of Violence, this critical edition presents readers with an altogether new, fully annotated translation of a work that is widely recognized as a classic of modern political theory. The volume includes twenty-one notes and fragments by Benjamin along with passages from all of…

Enlightenment, Revolution, and Romanticism: The Genesis of Modern German Political Thought, 1790–1800 is a scholarly book that examines the profound impact of these intellectual movements on German politics during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The text provides a nuanced analysis of influential thinkers such as Kant, Hegel, and Niethammer, exploring their concepts on…

Going through the depths of Hegel’s philosophical universe, Robert Stern’s monumental work, G.W.F. Hegel: Critical Assessments, spanning four volumes, stands as a definitive compendium illuminating the sprawling legacy of the nineteenth century’s preeminent thinker. Hegel’s oeuvre, marked by its profound influence on subsequent European thought, resounds with a complexity that defies singular categorization. From his…

Within In the World Interior of Capital, Peter Sloterdijk embarks on a profound exploration of globalization as humanity stands at the threshold of the twenty-first century. Sloterdijk’s narrative-philosophical approach unfolds a daring thesis: what is commonly hailed or denounced as globalization represents not a beginning, but rather the culmination of a trajectory that commenced with…

In Outlines of the Philosophy of Right, G. W. F. Hegel, through the deft translations of T. M. Knox and Stephen Houlgate, delves into the very essence of human existence within societal constructs. This seminal work stands as a towering monument in moral, social, and political philosophy, its relevance echoing through the corridors of time…

In Tragedy in Hegel’s Early Theological Writings, Peter Wake undertakes a profound exploration of Hegel’s early philosophical and theological works, illuminating a transformative period in Hegel’s intellectual development. Wake posits that Hegel, in his formative years, ingeniously utilized tragedy as a diagnostic lens. Through this tragic framework, Hegel sought to elucidate the unfolding dynamics of…

In Glenn Alexander Magee’s seminal work, Hegel and the Hermetic Tradition, the reader is invited on a profound intellectual journey into the philosophical cosmos of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, unravelling the intricate threads that bind his thought to the enigmatic Hermetic tradition. Magee’s deeply researched exploration challenges conventional interpretations of Hegel, revealing a thinker profoundly…

Remnants of Hegel by Félix Duque delves deep into the lingering echoes of Hegelian thought, challenging conventional interpretations to unearth profound insights into the enduring relevance of Hegel’s philosophy. Positioned as a critical response rather than a mere exposition, Duque’s work scrutinizes Hegel’s quest to construct a comprehensive philosophical system that transcends the complexities of…

Self-Consciousness and the Critique of the Subject by Simon Lumsden delves into the philosophical rift between poststructuralism and German idealism, particularly as it pertains to the understanding of subjectivity. Poststructuralists have long criticized Hegel for perpetuating problematic concepts such as the authority of reason, self-consciousness, and the knowing subject. Simon Lumsden argues that this critique…

In Hegel, the End of History, and the Future, Eric Michael Dale embarks on a critical re-examination of the widely-held interpretation of Hegel’s Phenomenology of Spirit (1806) as the proclamation of the ‘end of history.’ This groundbreaking work, the first in English to thoroughly challenge this entrenched view, contends that such an interpretation fundamentally misrepresents…

In the Shadow of Hegel by Arkady Plotnitsky ventures into the profound recesses of historical and philosophical inquiry, crafting a narrative that operates within the ambit of Hegelian thought while simultaneously contesting its principles. Plotnitsky scrutinizes the pervasive influence of Hegel’s conception of history as the manifestation of the Absolutely Self-Conscious Spirit—Geist—through the perspectives of…

In Excessive Subjectivity, Dominik Finkelde embarks on a profound exploration of ethical acts that unveil and challenge the injustices entrenched within prevailing social orders. This incisive work delves into the transformative potential of nonconformist acts, which, while unsupported by existing ethical norms, possess the radical capacity to reshape societal structures. Finkelde masterfully reinterprets the philosophical…

The Young Hegel and Religion is a meticulously curated anthology that seeks to immerse the reader in the intricate and often overlooked dimensions of Hegel’s Early Theological Writings. Comprising five seminal essays and various unfinished manuscripts, these formative works—posthumously compiled by Herman Nohl in 1907 as Hegels Theologische Jugendschriften—offer profound insights into the nascent philosophical…

Hegel’s Development: Toward the Sunlight stands as an unparalleled scholarly achievement in the study of Hegel, chronicling the philosopher’s gradual immersion into the realm of philosophy and the inevitable recognition of the personal commitment required in his vocation. Harris’s exhaustive yet elegant work spans the formative years of Hegel’s intellectual evolution, from his early schoolboy…

Hegel’s Development: Night Thoughts is a profound scholarly work that meticulously charts the intellectual evolution of G. W. F. Hegel during his formative years at the University of Jena. This book is the culminating volume of Harris’s comprehensive two-part analysis, filling a significant gap in English-language scholarship on Hegel’s philosophical maturation. The study is grounded…