Gilbert Simondon's Psychic and Collective Individuation: A Critical Introduction and Guide

David Scott

Published by Edinburgh University Press 2014

Gilbert Simondon's Psychic and Collective Individuation

A Critical Introduction and Guide

David Scott

In the series Critical Introductions and Guides

https://doi.org/10.1515/9780748654512

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About this book

The first critical commentary on Simondon’s seminal work, unpacking its rich potential for students and scholars

One of the most innovative and brilliant philosophers of his generation, but largely neglected until he was brought to public attention by Gilles Deleuze, Gilbert Simondon presents a challenge to nearly every category and method of traditional philosophy.

Psychic and Collective Individuation is undoubtedly Simondon's most important work and its influence, clearly felt in Stiegler and DeLanda, has continued to grow. David Scott provides the first full introduction to this work, which will inspire as well as instruct philosophers working in Continental thought, philosophy of science, social theory and political philosophy.

Key Features

Introduces Simondon’s challenging text by clarifying its complex terminology and structure through a chapter-by-chapter commentary
Invites a dialogue with other thinkers including Bergson, Deleuze, Heidegger, Sartre, Merleau-Ponty and Negri
Places Simondon and Psychic and Collective Individuation in their historical context
Explains Simondon's relevance to current discussions about biopolitics and post-Nietzschean ethics

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	i
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Introduction Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
1 Ontogenesis and the Concepts of Individuation Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	27
2 The Individuation of Perceptive Unities and Signification Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	45
3 Individuation and Affectivity Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	66
4 Problematic of Ontogenesis and Psychic Individuation Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	94
5 The Individual and the Social, the Individuation of the Group Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	126
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Language: English
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Audience: College/higher education;
Pages
- Main content: 256
Keywords: Philosophy

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Published: July 28, 2014
ISBN: 9780748654512