Roberto Esposito: New Directions in Biophilosophy

This collection of essays by international scholars examines central themes and questions in Roberto Esposito's thought, providing a critical assessment of his philosophical corpus and exploring the interdisciplinarity and unique methodology of his work. It addresses his engagement with early modern philosophy, philosophy of biology, biopolitics, and the impolitical and impersonal, as well as his dialogues with contemporary philosophers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

Internationally renowned scholars delve into the core themes and profound questions explored in Roberto Esposito's thought, providing valuable insights for scholars and readers of his work. This comprehensive volume aids in understanding the rich background that underpins and contextualizes Esposito's bio-political writings, enriching the comprehension of his philosophical endeavors. Moreover, it includes an essential new essay by Roberto Esposito himself, shedding light on the central object of his current philosophical focus: the exteriority of human thought. This critical assessment of Esposito's philosophical corpus extends the philosophical debates initiated by his work, engaging leading international experts such as Timothy Campbell, Olga Zorzi Pugliese, and Gary Genosko. This collection invites readers to reexamine Esposito's thought and explore the interdisciplinarity and distinctive methodology that permeate his entire corpus. It delves into his longstanding engagement with early modern philosophy, philosophy of biology, biopolitics, and the impolitical and impersonal, as well as his significant dialogues with contemporary philosophers like Gilles Deleuze, Jacques Derrida, Simone Weil, Jean-Luc Nancy, and Maurice Blanchot. In a revealing essay, Esposito himself underscores the significance of philosophical sources and ideas that shape his thinking, particularly those that extend beyond the dominant biopolitical interpretative framework that has shaped his reception in the English-speaking world.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474480345