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

Professor David Scott

ISBN 10: 0748654496 / ISBN 13: 9780748654499

Published by Edinburgh University Press, 2014

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Gilbert Simondon's Psychic and Collective Individuation: A Critical Introduction and Guide
• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0748654496
• ISBN 13: 9780748654499
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 416 grams

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Synopsis

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 his 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. He introduces Simondon’s challenging text by clarifying its complex terminology and structure through a chapter-by-chapter commentary. By placing Simondon and the book in their historical context, Scott invites a dialogue with thinkers including Bergson, Deleuze, Heidegger, Sartre, Merleau-Ponty and Negri, and explains Simondon's relevance to current discussions about biopolitics and post-Nietzschean ethics.

About the Author

David Scott is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Coppin State University, Baltimore. He has translated work by Simondon, Gaston Bachelard and Gilles Deleuze and has numerous articles published in journals including Angelaki, The European Legacy, Continental Philosophy Review and Chiasmi.