Infinitely Demanding: Ethics of Commitment, Politics of Resistance
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.
Paperback, 168 pages
ISBN: 9781844672967
September 2008
$16.95 / £9.99
Reviews
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A little book with a big idea.
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Highly recommended.
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A stimulating analysis; highly recommended.
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Simon Critchley is the most powerful and provocative philosopher now writing about the complex relations of ethical subjectivity and reinvigorated democracy.
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Humiliation and Hope: Alfredo Jaar and Simon Critchley in Conversation
In a recent feature for Mute, David Morris puts artist Alfredo Jaar, with whom Verso collaborated for his Marx Lounge at the Liverpool Biennial and the cover of The Emancipated Spectator, and author of Infinitely Demanding, Simon Critchley in dialogue. They discuss art, philosophy, and their responses to the recent spectacles of violence, destruction and hope, in particular the revolts of the Arab world and the naturo-nuclear disaster in Japan. The conversation will be on-going.
Subverting the Big Society
During the student protests and occupation of Conservative party HQ a witty line doing the rounds on Twitter was, 'A problem for the Tories as the big society all turn up at once.'
Writing collectively for the Guardian, the Anarchist Studies Network develop the theme of making the 'big society' into something quite different from the intentions of its progenitors.
“What is a Philosopher?”
Philosopher Simon Critchley, author of Infinitely Demanding, wonders what a philosopher is for the New York Times "Opinionator", adding yet another footnote to Plato ...
Discussions
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The Faith of the Faithless
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Ethics-Politics-Subjectivity
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