François Laruelle's Philosophies of Difference: A Critical Introduction and Guide

By Rocco Gangle

Book Overview

Gilles Deleuze described Laruelle's thought as 'one of the most interesting undertakings of contemporary philosophy'. Now, Rocco Gangle - who translated Laruelle's philosophy into English - takes you through Laruelle's trailblazing book 'Philosophies of Difference', helping you to understand both Laruelle's critique of Difference and his project of non-philosophy, which has become one of the most intriguing avenues in contemporary thought. He explains the context within which Laruelle's thought developed and takes you through the challenging argument and conceptual scaffolding of 'Philosophies of Difference'.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0748668136
• ISBN13: 9780748668137
• Release Date: June 2013
• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.2"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher