The Ground of the Image: Perspectives in Continental Philosophy

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The image is a powerful force in our world. It shapes our perceptions, our thoughts, and our actions. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the philosophical implications of the image, particularly in the work of continental philosophers such as Heidegger, Merleau-Ponty, Deleuze, and Derrida.

The Ground of the Image (Perspectives in Continental Philosophy)

by Jean-Luc Nancy

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The Ground of the Image: Perspectives in Continental Philosophy explores the philosophical implications of the image in the work of these major thinkers. This book offers a comprehensive overview of the topic, making it an essential resource for scholars and students of philosophy, art history, and cultural studies.

Heidegger and the Image

Martin Heidegger was one of the first philosophers to explore the philosophical implications of the image. In his work, Heidegger argues that the image is not simply a representation of something else, but rather a way of disclosing the world to us.

For Heidegger, the image is a "ground" that makes it possible for us to experience the world. The image is not something that we can see or touch, but it is nevertheless real. It is a way of being in the world that allows us to understand our place in it.

Merleau-Ponty and the Image

Maurice Merleau-Ponty was another important philosopher who explored the philosophical implications of the image. Merleau-Ponty argues that the image is not something that is separate from our bodies, but rather a way of being in the world.

For Merleau-Ponty, the image is a "flesh" that connects us to the world. The image is not something that we can see or touch, but it is nevertheless real. It is a way of being in the world that allows us to experience our bodies and the world around us.

Deleuze and the Image

Gilles Deleuze was a French philosopher who developed a unique and influential theory of the image. Deleuze argues that the image is not a representation of something else, but rather a way of creating new worlds.

For Deleuze, the image is a "machine" that produces new ways of seeing and thinking. The image is not something that we can see or touch, but it is nevertheless real. It is a way of being in the world that allows us to create new possibilities.

Derrida and the Image

Jacques Derrida was a French philosopher who developed a deconstructive approach to the image. Derrida argues that the image is not a stable or fixed entity, but rather a fluid and unstable construct.

For Derrida, the image is a "trace" that points to something that is absent. The image is not something that we can see or touch, but it is nevertheless real. It is a way of being in the world that allows us to understand the limits of our knowledge.

The Ground of the Image: Perspectives in Continental Philosophy is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the philosophical implications of the image. This book offers a unique and valuable perspective on the work of major continental philosophers such as Heidegger, Merleau-Ponty, Deleuze, and Derrida. It is an essential resource for scholars and students of philosophy, art history, and cultural studies.

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The Ground of the Image (Perspectives in Continental Philosophy)

by Jean-Luc Nancy

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	960 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	176 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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