Category Archives: People

Kostas Axelos in English – a bibliography with links

Posted on May 23, 2014 by stuartelden

I’ve made a page with a list of pieces by Kostas Axelos in English with links, along with a few suggestions of secondary reading. It includes all the pieces of which I am aware. Additions or corrections welcome. The picture in this post comes from his … Continue reading →

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Gastón Gordillo, The Politics of Ruins – interview with Léopold Lambert of The Funambulist

Posted on May 23, 2014 by stuartelden

A recording of a fascinating discussion between Léopold Lambert and Gastón Gordillo, “The Politics of Ruins: What’s Hidden Under Rubble” at The Archipelago – the podcast platform of The Funambulist. Here’s Léopold’s description of the discussion: In early May, Gastón Gordillo received me at … Continue reading →

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Barry Stocker on Foucault’s The Punitive Society VII 1 and 2

Posted on May 23, 2014 by stuartelden

Barry Stocker continues his reading of Foucault’s La société punitive, lecture seven, parts one and two.

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Herbert Marcuse, Collected Papers – sixth and final volume published

Posted on May 22, 2014 by stuartelden

Earlier this year, the sixth and final volume of Herbert Marcuse’s Collected Papers was published. The series was begun back in 1998, and they were edited by Douglas Kellner, joined by Clayton Pierce for the final two volumes. They are expensive – … Continue reading →

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Will Viney, Waste: A Philosophy of Things – forthcoming in July

Posted on May 22, 2014 by stuartelden

Will Viney, Waste: A Philosophy of Things – out now in July with Bloomsbury. 35% discount with code GLR D3D. Will kindly gave me a proof copy. It provides a very interesting approach to the topic, including an intriguing reading of King Lear, substantial discussion of … Continue reading →

Posted in Bruno Latour, Giorgio Agamben, Jacques Derrida, Martin Heidegger, urban/urbanisation, William Shakespeare | Leave a comment

Lefebvre, The Critique of Everyday Life – one volume edition out, 50% off plus e-book, and competition

Posted on May 21, 2014 by stuartelden

Verso have just published Lefebvre’s Critique of Everyday Life  in a single volume, with a 50% discount and bundled e-book for a limited time, and a competition to win 10 copies.

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Barry Stocker on Foucault’s Lectures on the Punitive Society VI.1 and 2

Posted on May 21, 2014 by stuartelden

Barry Stocker’s reading of Foucault’s lectures continues – parts 1 and 2.  

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Foucault on painting – some references

Posted on May 21, 2014 by stuartelden

Heterotopian Studies has a useful bibliography of Foucault on painting, and of relevant secondary literature. It focuses on shorter pieces, rather than the discussion of paintings in The Order of Things and History of Madness. The list of secondary literature is … Continue reading →

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The ruins of Cuba’s Panopticon – some photos

Posted on May 20, 2014 by stuartelden

Thanks to David Murakami Wood for the link to this photo-essay on the ruined Panopticon in Cuba.

Posted in Jeremy Bentham, Michel Foucault, Politics | 1 Comment

Thomas Meyer on Heidegger’s Black Notebooks

Posted on May 20, 2014 by stuartelden

This is one of the better pieces I’ve read recently on Heidegger’s ‘Black Notebooks’. In particular, it is good on how they fit within the structure of Heidegger’s thought as a whole, and especially his plans for posthumous publication. As … Continue reading →

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