Infinitely Demanding
Ethics of Commitment, Politics of Resistance
By Simon Critchley | Publisher: Verso Books
About the book
The clearest, boldest and most systematic statement of Simon Critchley’s influential views on philosophy, ethics, and politics, Infinitely Demanding identifies a massive political disappointment at the heart of liberal democracy. Arguing that what is called for is an ethics of commitment that can inform a radical politics, Critchley considers the possibility of political subjectivity and action after Marx and Marxism, taking in the work of Kant, Levinas, Badiou and Lacan. Infinitely Demanding culminates in an argument for anarchism as an ethical practice and a remotivating means of political organization.
Editions of Infinitely Demanding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781844671212
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781844672967
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781781680179
- EBook
- ISBN 9781781680292
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The clearest, boldest and most systematic statement of Simon Critchley’s influential views on philosophy, ethics, and politics, Infinitely Demanding identifies a massive political disappointment at the heart of liberal democracy. Arguing that what is called for is an ethics of commitment that can inform a radical politics, Critchley considers the possibility of political subjectivity and action after Marx and Marxism, taking in the work of Kant, Levinas, Badiou and Lacan. Infinitely Demanding culminates in an argument for anarchism as an ethical practice and a remotivating means of political organization.
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What is Infinitely Demanding about?
The clearest, boldest and most systematic statement of Simon Critchley’s influential views on philosophy, ethics, and politics, Infinitely Demanding identifies a massive political disappointment at the heart of liberal democracy. Arguing that what is called for is an ethics of commitment that can inform a radical politics, Critchley considers the possibility of political subjectivity and action after Marx and Marxism, taking in the work of Kant, Levinas, Badiou and Lacan. Infinitely Demanding culminates in an argument for anarchism as an ethical practice and a remotivating means of political organization.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Infinitely Demanding?
Philosophy and Religion > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Social and political philosophy
Where can I read a sample of Infinitely Demanding?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781844671212
Is Infinitely Demanding part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Radical Thinkers
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Infinitely Demanding?
Simon Critchley
Who is the Publisher of the book Infinitely Demanding?
Verso Books
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Infinitely Demanding is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781844671212) and paperback(ISBN 9781844672967) and paperback(ISBN 9781781680179) and ebook(ISBN 9781781680292)
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