Stop Thief! Anarchism and Philosophy
Stop Thief! Anarchism and Philosophy by Catherine Malabou is published by Polity Press and will be available on January 23, 2024. This edition spans 268 pages and is presented in English. The book addresses the relationship between contemporary philosophy and anarchism, highlighting how prominent philosophers like Michel Foucault and Jacques Derrida engage with anarchist ideas without identifying as anarchists themselves. Malabou critiques this appropriation, arguing that the ethical and political dimensions of anarchism are often overlooked despite their relevance in discussions about power and governance.
In Stop Thief!, Malabou calls for a reevaluation of anarchism, proposing a redefined concept of anarchy that transcends traditional notions of disobedience and critiques of capitalism. She emphasizes the importance of questioning political domination and advocates for a philosophical awakening that recognizes the potential of anarchism as a viable alternative. Readers will find a thorough exploration of philosophical ideas intertwined with historical perspectives, making this work significant for those interested in the intersections of philosophy, history, and political theory.
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Many contemporary philosophers – including Michel Foucault, Jacques Derrida, and Giorgio Agamben – ascribe an ethical or political value to anarchy, but none ever called themselves an “anarchist.” It is as if anarchism were unmentionable and had to be concealed, even though its critique of domination and of government is poached by the philosophers.
Stop Thief! calls out the plundering of anarchism by philosophy. It’s a call that is all the more resonant today as the planetary demand for an alternative political realm raises a deafening cry. It also alerts us to a new philosophical awakening. Catherine Malabou proposes to answer the cry by re-elaborating a concept of anarchy articulated around a notion of the “non-governable” far beyond an inciting of disobedience or common critiques of capitalism. Anarchism is the only way out, the only pathway that allows us to question the legitimacy of political domination and thereby wfree up the confidence that we need if we are to survive.
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