Beschreibung:
Cornelius Castoriadis (1922-1997) was a philosopher, social critic, political activist, practicing psychoanalyst and professional economist. His work is widely recognized as one of the most singular and important contributions to twentieth-century thought.
Acknowledgements Editor's Introduction: Eros of Inquiry - An Aperçu of Castoriadis' Life and Work Gabriel Rockhill Part I: Postscript on Insignificance Preface: Cornelius, Essential Dissident 1. No God, No Caesar, No Tribune!... Cornelius Castoriadis Interviewed by David Mermet Part II: Dialogues Preface: Introduction to Discussants 2. Rejoinders: Facing Modernity Cornelius Castoriadis in Dialogue with Octavio Paz 3. The Meaning of Psychoanalysis Cornelius Castoriadis in Dialogue with Jean-Luc Donnet 4. Life and Creation Cornelius Castoriadis in Dialogue with Francisco Varela 5. The Limits of Formalization Cornelius Castoriadis in Dialogue with Alain Connes 6. Breaking the Closure Cornelius Castoriadis in Dialogue with Robert Legros Selected Bibliography of Castoriadis' Books in English Index.