A Critical Sense Interviews with Intellectuals
A Critical Sense Interviews with Intellectuals by Peter Osborne, published by Psychology Press in 1996, presents a collection of interviews with leading figures in contemporary radical theory. This 185-page volume explores the intersections of philosophy, politics, and cultural studies, providing insights into the intellectual left’s diverse perspectives. The book features discussions on topics such as Marxism, feminism, psychoanalysis, and critical theory, making it a valuable resource for readers interested in modern philosophical discourse.
In this compilation, Osborne brings together notable thinkers including Judith Butler, Edward Said, and Slavoj Zizek, among others. The interviews, originally published in the journal Radical Philosophy, offer both an introduction for those new to these complex ideas and a fresh perspective for readers already familiar with the theorists’ works. A Critical Sense serves as a significant contribution to the fields of biography, literary criticism, and philosophy, reflecting the dynamic conversations shaping contemporary thought.
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A Critical Sense brings together in a single volume the leading figures of contemporary radical theory. Moving freely between philosophy, politics and cultural studies, it offers a fascinating overview of the lines of thought of today’s intellectual left.
Marxism, feminism, psychoanalysis and critical theory, literary studies, deconstruction, pragmatism, postcolonial and queer theory are discussed in a series of interviews from the journal Radical Philosophy. Those interviewed are:
Judith Butler
Cornelius Castoriadis
Drucilla Cornell
Axel Honneth
Istvan Meszaros
Edward Said
Renata Salecl
Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak
Cornel West
Slavoj Zizek
For those unfamiliar with the often daunting work of some of today’s most important thinkers, ACritical Sense will offer an ideal introduction; for those already acquainted with the writings of the theorists interviewed here, the collection will throw new – and often surprising – light on familiar ground.
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