Philosophy of Matter: A Meditation

The Philosophy of Matter explores the material fate of the earth, rethinking subjectivity, materiality, body, and the act of living. It is a tribute to courageous thinking that questions religious, capitalist, and humanist realities and offers a way to think about the world with depth, honesty, and hope.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 176 pages
\n Publication date: 12 August 2021
\n Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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The Philosophy of Matter delves into a profound exploration of the material destiny of our planet, encompassing its surfaces, undercurrents, ecosystems, environments, and irreparable cracks. Guided by esteemed philosophers like Spinoza, Gilles Deleuze, and Michel Serres, and situated within the intellectual framework of New Materialism, Posthumanism, and Affect Theory, Rick Dolphijn undertakes a radical rethinking of fundamental philosophical themes. This endeavor is an imaginative and meditative quest to envision "another earth for another people." It pays homage to bold thinking that dares to challenge the prevailing religious, capitalist, and humanist realities of our time. In times when even the earth beneath us seems unstable, Dolphijn presents a poetic philosophy of how to navigate these challenging times with depth, honesty, and glimpses of hope. Through his profound insights, he offers a way to think about the world that is both profound and relatable, providing us with a toolset to confront the complexities of our existence and cultivate a deeper understanding of our place in the universe.

\n Weight: 356g\n
Dimension: 146 x 222 x 18 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781350211896\n \n