Bøker i Continuum Studies in Continental Philosophy-serien

A monograph that presents a series of detailed perspectives on the conditions that underlie the relation between ethics and ontology in Heidegger. It examines the theme of continuity and its role in the constitution of the as such in Heidegger's ontology and argues that to address ontology is to engage in an ethical practice and vice versa.

This rethinking of ethics and politics in light of the originality of 'being-with' brings us before a hitherto unnoticed proximity between Heidegger's later work and the Lacanian political thought of Slavoj Zizek among others; it thereby opens up the possibility of a politically progressive Heideggerianism, and many unexpected.

Constructs, problematizes, and defends a Deleuzian philosophy of history. Drawing on Deleuze's philosophy of time, this book identifies ideas and suggestions related to the philosophy of history from Deleuze and Guattari's major writings. It covers the following themes: the role of dates in historical chronology; historical causality; and more.

Reflects upon the paradoxical notion of immanent transcendence; particularly its implications for materialist projects in politics and theology. This book outlines how the notion of immanent transcendence is variously invoked in continental materialist projects as a means of radicalising the concept of matter.

As an Algerian emigre, a postcolonial outsider, and an idiomatic writer who felt tied to a language that was not his own, Derrida emerges as one whose thought always arrives on occasion. This title explores the conditions of Derrida's writing and his immense contribution to philosophy, literature, critical and cultural theory.

Nietzsche's reputation has undergone a transformation and he is seen as one of the greatest defenders of human freedom. This book offers a crucial reading of Nietzsche through an examination of his English and American influences, including Darwin, Shakespeare, Mill, Hume, Emerson, Swift, Sterne and Byron.

Offers an original interpretation of Heidegger's later thought, within the context of his philosophy as a whole, to develop a fresh conception of human happiness. This book redeems the essential content of the Greek notion of eudaimonia and transcends debates concerning the objectivity or subjectivity of happiness.

Explores the concepts of free-will and self-determination in the Continental philosophical tradition. This book examines the ways in which Continental philosophy offers a viable alternative to the hegemonic scientistic approach taken by analytic philosophy. It offers an investigation into the concepts and categories of human freedom and action.

Sets forth a comprehensive examination of Heidegger's phenomenology between 1924 and 1929, during which time Heidegger was largely concerned with a radical temporalization of thought. This book intends to reconstruct Heidegger's radical phenomenology through an interpretation of his published and unpublished works of the period.

The future of deconstruction lies in the ability of its practitioners to mobilise the tropes and interests of Derrida's texts into new spaces and creative readings. This title sets out to do just that, to continue the task of deconstructive reading both with and without Derrida.

Examines hermeneutics in relation to existentialism, pragmatism, critical theory and postructuralism.

A collection of essays that examine Nietzsche's response to contemporary nihilism. It examines Nietzsche's analysis of and response to contemporary nihilism, the sense that nothing has value or meaning.

"This original study offers a timely reconsideration of the work of French hilosopher Jean-Franois Lyotard in relation to art, performance and writing. How can we write about art, whilst acknowledging the transformation that inevitably accompanies translations of both media and temporality?That is the question that persistently dogs Lyotard''s own writings on art, andto which this book responds through reference to artists from therecently-formed canon of performance art history, including the myths ofseminal figures Marina Abramovic and Vito Acconci, and the controlled documentation of Gina Pane''s actions. Through the unstable, untranslatable element that Lyotard calls the figural, his thought is brought to bearon attempts to write a history of performance art and to question the paradoxically prescriptive demand for rules to govern ''re-performance''. Kiff Bamford contextualises Lyotard''s writings andapproach with reference to both his contemporaries, including Deleuze andKristeva, and the contemporary art about which they wrote, whilst arguing forthe pertinence of Lyotard''s provocations today."

Examines the birth of a fresh philosophical position resulting from Heidegger's notorious confrontation with Nietzsche. This title charts Heidegger's course of the 1930s that culminates in his notorious confrontation with Nietzsche.