Mapping the Present: Heidegger, Foucault and the Project of a Spatial HistoryIn a late interview, Foucault, suggested that Heidegger was for him the "essential philosopher." Taking this claim seriously, Mapping the Present assesses the relationship between these two thinkers, particularly on the issue of space and history. It suggests that space and history need to be rethought, and combined as a spatial history, rather than as a history of space. In other words, space should become not merely an object of analysis, but a tool of analysis.The first half of the book concentrates on Heidegger: from the early occlusion of space, through the politically charged readings of Nietzsche and Holderlin, to the later work on art, technology and the polis which accord equal status to issues of spatiality. Foucault's work is then rethought in the light of the analysis of Heidegger, and the project of a spatial history established through re-readings of his works on madness and discipline.. |
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... analysis of death in The Birth of the Clinic and in Heidegger's work.10 It would also be interesting to see how important Heidegger's understanding of care [Sorge] and concern [besorgen] is for Foucault's later work on the care/concern ...
... analysis of death in The Birth of the Clinic and in Heidegger's work.10 It would also be interesting to see how important Heidegger's understanding of care [Sorge] and concern [besorgen] is for Foucault's later work on the care/concern ...
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... analysis of how the meaning and use of the word 'space' has changed over time – a useful analysis to be sure – we need to recognize how space, place and location are crucial determining factors in any historical study. This is the ...
... analysis of how the meaning and use of the word 'space' has changed over time – a useful analysis to be sure – we need to recognize how space, place and location are crucial determining factors in any historical study. This is the ...
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... analysis away from the Panopticon, and to recognize the importance of space in a number of other areas. In re-reading these histories from the perspective of the spatial question, I am able to demonstrate the theoretical insights of the ...
... analysis away from the Panopticon, and to recognize the importance of space in a number of other areas. In re-reading these histories from the perspective of the spatial question, I am able to demonstrate the theoretical insights of the ...
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... analysis of key figures in his development, notably Kant and Aristotle. Most of the material covered in this chapter was produced while Heidegger was lecturing at the University of Marburg, the significance of which will be remarked ...
... analysis of key figures in his development, notably Kant and Aristotle. Most of the material covered in this chapter was produced while Heidegger was lecturing at the University of Marburg, the significance of which will be remarked ...
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... analyses of Heidegger's, much further the purpose here. That which Dasein encounters – things, locations and equipment [Zeug] – has, on the other hand, very important spatial characteristics. Many of Heidegger's most interesting and ...
... analyses of Heidegger's, much further the purpose here. That which Dasein encounters – things, locations and equipment [Zeug] – has, on the other hand, very important spatial characteristics. Many of Heidegger's most interesting and ...
Contents
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Art Technology Place and the Political | 63 |
Towards a Spatial History | 93 |
The Spaces of Power | 120 |
Conclusion | 151 |
Notes | 155 |
Bibliography | 197 |
Index | 213 |
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Mapping the Present: Heidegger, Foucault and the Project of a Spatial History Stuart Elden No preview available - 2001 |
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