Name: The Speculative Turn: Continental Materialism and Realism (Anamnesis)
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Author: Nick Srnicek
ISBN: 9780980668346

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The Speculative Turn: Continental Materialism and Realism (Anamnesis)

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Author

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movements - general

Year

2011

Language

English

Pages

440

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

23.4 x 15.6 x 2.3 cm

Weight

0.61

ISBN13

9780980668346

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Synopsis "The Speculative Turn: Continental Materialism and Realism (Anamnesis)"

Continental philosophy has entered a new period of ferment. The long deconstructionist era was followed with a period dominated by Deleuze, which has in turn evolved into a new situation still difficult to define. However, one common thread running through the new brand of continental positions is a renewed attention to materialist and realist options in philosophy. Among the leaders of the established generation, this new focus takes numerous forms. It might be hard to find many shared positions in the writings of Badiou, DeLanda, Laruelle, Latour, Stengers, and Zizek, but what is missing from their positions is an obsession with the critique of written texts. All of them elaborate a positive ontology, despite the incompatibility of their results. Meanwhile, the new generation of continental thinkers is pushing these trends still further, as seen in currents ranging from transcendental materialism to the London-based speculative realism movement to new revivals of Derrida. As indicated by the title The Speculative Turn, the new currents of continental philosophy depart from the text-centered hermeneutic models of the past and engage in daring speculations about the nature of reality itself. This anthology assembles authors, of several generations and numerous nationalities, who will be at the centre of debate in continental philosophy for decades to come.

Nick Srnicek

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Nick Srnicek (Canada, 1982) is an academic and writer specialized in digital economy and contemporary political theory. PhD in International Relations from the London School of Economics, he is currently a professor in the Department of Digital Humanities at King's College London. His work focuses on the intersection between technology, economy, and politics, being a prominent figure in the accelerationism movement and in debates about postcapitalism. He has been editor of Millennium: Journal of International Studies and has collaborated with various international academic institutions.

Among his most notable works are Inventing the Future: Postcapitalism and a World Without Work (2015, with Alex Williams), Platform Capitalism (2016), and After Work: A History of Home and the Struggle for Free Time (2023, with Helen Hester). These essays address topics such as automation, the digital economy, and the reorganization of work and leisure in contemporary society. Srnicek is recognized for his critical and proactive approach to the challenges of capitalism in the digital age.

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