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Gilbert Simondon And The Philosophy Of The Transindividual (Technologies Of Lived Abstraction)
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An Accessible Yet Rigorous Introduction To The Influential French Philosopher Gilbert Simondon'S Philosophy Of Individuation.Gilbert Simondon (19241989), One Of The Most Influential Contemporary French Philosophers, Published Only Three Works: L'Individu Et Sa Gense Physicobiologique (The Individual And Its Physicobiological Genesis, 1964) And L'Individuation Psychique Et Collective (Psychic And Collective Individuation, 1989), Both Drawn From His Doctoral Thesis, And Du Mode D'Existence Des Objets Techniques (On The Mode Of Existence Of Technical Objects, 1958). It Is This Last Work That Brought Simondon Into The Public Eye; As A Consequence, He Has Been Considered A Thinker Of Technics And Cited Often In Pedagogical Reports On Teaching Technology. Yet Simondon Was A Philosopher Whose Ambitions Lay In An Indepth Renewal Of Ontology As A Process Of Individuationthat Is, How Individuals Come Into Being, Persist, And Transform. In This Accessible Yet Rigorous Introduction To Simondon'S Work, Muriel Combes Helps To Bridge The Gap Between Simondon'S Account Of Technics And His Philosophy Of Individuation.Some Thinkers Have Found Inspiration In Simondon'S Philosophy Of Individuation, Notably Gilles Deleuze And Flix Guattari. Combes'S Account, First Published In French In 1999, Is One Of The Only Studies Of Simondon To Appear In English. Combes Breaks New Ground, Exploring An Ethics And Politics Adequate To Simondon'S Hypothesis Of Preindividual Being, Considering Through The Lens Of Transindividual Philosophy What Form A Nonservile Relation To Technology Might Take Today. Her Book Is Essential Reading For Anyone Who Wants To Understand Simondon'S Work.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Gilbert Simondon and the Philosophy of the Transindividual'? A: The book provides an accessible introduction to Gilbert Simondon's philosophy of individuation, exploring how individuals come into being and transform, particularly in relation to technology.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Muriel Combes, who has contributed significantly to the study of Gilbert Simondon and his philosophical ideas.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on January 1, 2012.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is published in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Gilbert Simondon and the Philosophy of the Transindividual'? A: The book contains 119 pages.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book is categorized under Social Philosophy.
- Q: Is this book available in other languages? A: Yes, the book was originally published in French in 1999 and is one of the few studies of Simondon available in English.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is described as being in good condition.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the philosophy of individuation, ethics and politics in relation to technology, and the concept of transindividual beings.
- Q: Who might benefit from reading this book? A: Students, scholars, and anyone interested in contemporary philosophy, especially those studying the works of Gilbert Simondon, would find this book valuable.