Deleuze and Guattari's 'What is Philosophy?': A Reader's Guide by Dr Rex Butler

Description: Deleuze and Guattari's 'What is Philosophy?' by Dr Rex Butler Suitable for students coming to Deleuze and Guattari for the first time, this book offers guidance on: Philosophical and historical context; Key themes; Reading the text; Reception and influence; and, Further reading. It explores the themes, context, criticism, and influence of key works, providing a practical introduction to close reading. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description What is Philosophy? is the last instalment of a remarkable twenty-year collaboration between the philosopher Gilles Deleuze and the psychoanalyst Félix Guattari. This hugely important text attempts to explain the terms of their collaboration and to define the activity of philosophy in which they have been engaged. A major contribution to contemporary Continental philosophy, it nevertheless remains distinctly challenging for readers faced for the first time with Deleuze and Guattaris unusual and somewhat allusive style.Deleuze and Guattaris What is Philosophy?: A Readers Guide offers a concise and accessible introduction to this hugely important and yet challenging work. Written specifically to meet the needs of students coming to Deleuze and Guattari for the first time, the book offers guidance on: - Philosophical and historical context - Key themes - Reading the text - Reception and influence - Further reading Notes Written specifically for students coming to Deleuze and Guattari for the first time, this book offers a clear introduction to this important but difficult text. Author Biography Rex Butler is Associate Professor in Art History at the University of Queensland, Australia. His previous publications include Jean Baudrillard: The Defence of the Real (Sage, 1999). Table of Contents 1. Context \ 2. Overview of Themes \ 3. Reading the Text \ 4. Reception and Influence \ 5. Notes for Further Reading \ Index Promotional Written specifically for students coming to Deleuze and Guattari for the first time, this book offers a clear introduction to this important but difficult text. Long Description What is Philosophy? is the last instalment of a remarkable twenty-year collaboration between the philosopher Gilles Deleuze and the psychoanalyst Felix Guattari. This hugely important text attempts to explain the terms of their collaboration and to define the activity of philosophy in which they have been engaged. A major contribution to contemporary Continental philosophy, it nevertheless remains distinctly challenging for readers faced for the first time with Deleuze and Guattaris unusual and somewhat allusive style. Deleuze and Guattaris What is Philosophy?: A Readers Guide offers a concise and accessible introduction to this hugely important and yet challenging work. Written specifically to meet the needs of students coming to Deleuze and Guattari for the first time, the book offers guidance on: - Philosophical and historical context - Key themes - Reading the text - Reception and influence - Further reading > Promotional "Headline" Written specifically for students coming to Deleuze and Guattari for the first time, this book offers a clear introduction to this important but difficult text. Feature A Readers Guide to a key text in contemporary Continental philosophy. Details ISBN1847065864 Short Title DELEUZE & GUATTARIS WHAT IS PH Language English ISBN-10 1847065864 ISBN-13 9781847065865 Media Book Format Hardcover Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 194 Subtitle A Readers Guide DOI CBID132652 Year 2015 Pages 224 Publication Date 2015-12-17 Illustrations black & white illustrations Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint Bloomsbury Academic Translated from English NZ Release Date 2015-12-17 UK Release Date 2015-12-17 Author Dr Rex Butler Series Readers Guides Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2012-10-10 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:26977908;

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