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Illegibility: Blanchot and Hegel
0Unravel the complex philosophical relationship between Blanchot and Hegel in this insightful study. Dr. William S. Allen meticulously charts Maurice Blanchot’s rigorous critique of Hegelian thought, highlighting its radical departure and nuanced comparisons with Derrida’s approach. Explore the critical intersection of thought, language, and the infinite, offering a fresh perspective on post-Hegelian thought. This book is indispensable for postgraduate students, academics, and enthusiasts of continental philosophy and literary theory seeking deeper insights into philosophical critique.
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Noir and Blanchot: Deteriorations of the Event
0Explore how artistic darkness became a powerful response to 20th-century crises. This compelling analysis delves into the shared territory between American film noir classics, such as *Vertigo*, and the profound writings of Maurice Blanchot. Uncover how these distinct bodies of work critically reflected tumultuous times and disrupted traditional notions of event and temporal experience. Essential for students and scholars of literary criticism, film studies, and critical theory in India, this book offers profound insights into art’s engagement with history and material expression.
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Without End: Sade’s Critique of Reason
0Uncover the radical ideas within Sade’s provocative works with this definitive exploration. This study meticulously examines how the Marquis de Sade, engaging with Enlightenment philosophy and materialism, developed a profound critique of reason through extreme erotica. Discover the shocking links between sexuality, violence, and a materialist challenge to sensibility. This book is essential for students of philosophy, literary studies, and critical theory across India seeking to understand the limits of thought and reason. A rigorous intellectual journey into one of history’s most controversial thinkers.