Typography: Mimesis, Philosophy, Politics by Philippe Lacoue-Labarthe (English)

Description: Typography: Mimesis, Philosophy, Politics by Philippe Lacoue-Labarthe "Typography is a book whose importance has not diminished since its first publication in 1979. The points it makes, the way it approaches the questions of mimesis, fictionality, and figurality, is unique. There are no comparable books, or books that could supersede it." —Rodolphe Gasche, SUNY, Buffalo FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Philosopher, literary critic, translator (of Nietzsche and Benjamin), Philippe Lacoue-Labarthe is one of the leading intellectual figures in France. This volume of six essays deals with the relation between philosophy and aesthetics, particularly the role of mimesis in a metaphysics of representation."Comment" 1997]""Typography" is a book whose importance has not diminished since its first publication in French in 1979. On the contrary, I would say, it is only now that one can truly begin to appreciate the groundbreaking status of these essays. The points it makes, the way it approaches the questions of mimesis, fictionality, and figurality, is unique. There are no comparable books, or books that could supersede it." —Rudolphe Gasche,State University of New York, Buffalo"Lacoue-Labarthe's essays still set the standards for thinking through the problem of subjectivity without simply retreating behind insights already gained. But this book is much more than a collection of essays: it constitutes a philosophical project in its own right. Anybody interested in the problem of mimesis—whether from a psychoanalytic, platonic, or any other philosophical angle—cannot avoid an encounter with this book. Lacoue-Labarthe is a philosopher and a comparatist in the highest sense of the word, and the breadth of his knowledge and the rigor of his thought are exemplary." —Eva Geulen,New York University"Review""In demonstrating how mimesis has determined philosophical thought, Lacoue-Labarthe provokes us into reconsidering our understanding of history and politics. . . . Together with the introduction, these essays are essential reading for anyone interested in Heidegger, postmodernism, and the history of mimesis in philosophy and literature." —"The Review of Metaphysics" Back Cover "Typography is a book whose importance has not diminished since its first publication in 1979. The points it makes, the way it approaches the questions of mimesis, fictionality, and figurality, is unique. There are no comparable books, or books that could supersede it." -Rodolphe Gasch Flap Philosopher, literary critic, translator (of Nietzsche and Benjamin), Philippe Lacoue-Labarthe is one of the leading intellectual figures in France. This volume of six essays deals with the relation between philosophy and aesthetics, particularly the role of mimesis in a metaphysics of representation. Comment [1997] "Typography is a book whose importance has not diminished since its first publication in French in 1979. On the contrary, I would say, it is only now that one can truly begin to appreciate the groundbreaking status of these essays. The points it makes, the way it approaches the questions of mimesis, fictionality, and figurality, is unique. There are no comparable books, or books that could supersede it." -Rudolphe Gasch, State University of New York, Buffalo "Lacoue-Labarthes essays still set the standards for thinking through the problem of subjectivity without simply retreating behind insights already gained. But this book is much more than a collection of essays: it constitutes a philosophical project in its own right. Anybody interested in the problem of mimesis-whether from a psychoanalytic, platonic, or any other philosophical angle-cannot avoid an encounter with this book. Lacoue-Labarthe is a philosopher and a comparatist in the highest sense of the word, and the breadth of his knowledge and the rigor of his thought are exemplary." -Eva Geulen, New York University Review "In demonstrating how mimesis has determined philosophical thought, Lacoue-Labarthe provokes us into reconsidering our understanding of history and politics. . . . Together with the introduction, these essays are essential reading for anyone interested in Heidegger, postmodernism, and the history of mimesis in philosophy and literature." -The Review of Metaphysics Author Biography Philippe Lacoue-Labarthe--philosopher, literary critic, and translator--is one of the leading intellectuals in France. He teaches philosophy and aesthetics at the University of Strasbourg. Among his works translated into English is" Typography: Mimesis, Philosophy, Politics "(Stanford paperback edition, 1998). Table of Contents Introduction: Desistance Jacques Derrida 1. Typography 2. The echo of the subject 3. The Caesura of the speculative 4. Holderlin and the Greeks 5. Diderot: paradox and mimesis 6. Transcendence ends in politics Index. Review "Typography is a book whose importance has not diminished since its first publication in 1979. The points it makes, the way it approaches the questions of mimesis, fictionality, and figurality, is unique. There are no comparable books, or books that could supersede it." - Rodolphe Gasche, SUNY, Buffalo Long Description Philosopher, literary critic, translator (of Nietzsche and Benjamin), Philippe Lacoue-Labarthe is one of the leading intellectual figures in France. This volume of six essays deals with the relation between philosophy and aesthetics, particularly the role of mimesis in a metaphysics of representation. Comment [1997] "Typography is a book whose importance has not diminished since its first publication in French in 1979. On the contrary, I would say, it is only now that one can truly begin to appreciate the groundbreaking status of these essays. The points it makes, the way it approaches the questions of mimesis, fictionality, and figurality, is unique. There are no comparable books, or books that could supersede it." --Rudolphe Gasch, State University of New York, Buffalo "Lacoue-Labarthes essays still set the standards for thinking through the problem of subjectivity without simply retreating behind insights already gained. But this book is much more than a collection of essays: it constitutes a philosophical project in its own right. Anybody interested in the problem of mimesis--whether from a psychoanalytic, platonic, or any other philosophical angle--cannot avoid an encounter with this book. Lacoue-Labarthe is a philosopher and a comparatist in the highest sense of the word, and the breadth of his knowledge and the rigor of his thought are exemplary." --Eva Geulen, New York University Review "In demonstrating how mimesis has determined philosophical thought, Lacoue-Labarthe provokes us into reconsidering our understanding of history and politics. . . . Together with the introduction, these essays are essential reading for anyone interested in Heidegger, postmodernism, and the history of mimesis in philosophy and literature." -- The Review of Metaphysics Review Quote "Typographyis a book whose importance has not diminished since its first publication in 1979. The points it makes, the way it approaches the questions of mimesis, fictionality, and figurality, is unique. There are no comparable books, or books that could supersede it." -Rodolphe Gasch Details ISBN0804732825 Author Philippe Lacoue-Labarthe Short Title TYPOGRAPHY Pages 324 Publisher Stanford University Press Series Meridian: Crossing Aesthetics (Paperback) Language English ISBN-10 0804732825 ISBN-13 9780804732826 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 194 Year 1998 Publication Date 1998-01-31 Imprint Stanford University Press Subtitle Mimesis, Philosophy, Politics Place of Publication Palo Alto Country of Publication United States Edition 1st Edited by Philippe Lacoue-Labarthe Residence US Translator Christopher Fynsk Birth 1952 Illustrations black & white illustrations DOI 10.1604/9780804732826 UK Release Date 1998-01-01 AU Release Date 1998-01-01 NZ Release Date 1998-01-01 US Release Date 1998-01-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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