Anacarnation and Returning to the Lived Body with Richard Kearney

Kearney's work explores the depths of our experience of the lived body, engaging with otherness and challenging our psychological and social projects. This project is the first to engage with Kearney's Touch (2021) in the broader context of his oeuvre.

Format: Hardback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 26 October 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

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Kearney's work delves into the intricacies of our embodied experience, seeking to engage with a form of otherness that is gradually becoming more apparent, problematized, and integrated into contemporary scholarly discourse and broader psychological understanding. This project stands as the first endeavor to engage with Kearney's Touch (2021) within the broader context of his oeuvre, employing novel approaches that Kearney himself has not previously explored.

The project aims to critically analyze Kearney's work and explore its implications for understanding the nature of the lived body, the boundaries between the self and the other, and the role of embodiment in shaping our social and political realities. By engaging with Kearney's ideas from various perspectives, the project seeks to contribute to the ongoing dialogue about the complexities of human experience and the potential for transformative change.

The project will involve a series of scholarly articles, book chapters, and conference presentations that explore different aspects of Kearney's work and its relevance to contemporary debates. The team of researchers will draw on a range of disciplines, including philosophy, psychology, sociology, and cultural studies, to provide a comprehensive analysis of Kearney's ideas.

One of the key objectives of the project is to engage with Kearney's concept of "otherness" and its implications for our understanding of identity, difference, and the construction of social categories. Kearney argues that otherness is not a fixed or stable entity, but rather a dynamic and fluid process that is constantly being reshaped by our interactions with others and the broader social and cultural context. The project will explore how this concept can be applied to various fields, such as gender, race, sexuality, and disability, and how it can challenge traditional notions of identity and power.

Another focus of the project will be on Kearney's exploration of the relationship between the lived body and technology. Kearney argues that the increasing integration of technology into our daily lives has profound implications for our understanding of the self and the other. The project will examine how technology shapes our experiences of the body, how it affects our relationships with others, and how it contributes to the construction of new forms of subjectivity and agency.

In addition to the scholarly work, the project will also involve a series of public events and workshops that will bring together researchers, practitioners, and members of the public to discuss and explore the implications of Kearney's work. These events will provide an opportunity for interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration, and will help to disseminate the project's findings to a wider audience.

Overall, this project aims to contribute to the ongoing dialogue about the nature of the lived body and the role of embodiment in shaping our social and political realities. By engaging with Kearney's work from a range of perspectives and employing novel approaches, the project seeks to shed light on the complexities of human experience and the potential for transformative change.

Weight: 670g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032259215