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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... seen, his later work suggests that here he did not go far enough. The basic issues at stake can be seen if the distinction Chapter One: Space and History in Being and Time Ontology, History and Time.
... seen, his later work suggests that here he did not go far enough. The basic issues at stake can be seen if the distinction Chapter One: Space and History in Being and Time Ontology, History and Time.
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... seen if the distinction Heidegger makes between ontic and ontological knowledge is examined. Ontic knowledge is knowledge pertaining to the distinctive nature of beings as such, it is the knowledge of the sciences, whereas ontological ...
... seen if the distinction Heidegger makes between ontic and ontological knowledge is examined. Ontic knowledge is knowledge pertaining to the distinctive nature of beings as such, it is the knowledge of the sciences, whereas ontological ...
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... seen more closely, it is not only a material thing in space, but in addition is furnished with definite valuative predicates: beautifully made, useful – it is a piece of equipment, furniture, a part of the room's de ́cor'. This leads ...
... seen more closely, it is not only a material thing in space, but in addition is furnished with definite valuative predicates: beautifully made, useful – it is a piece of equipment, furniture, a part of the room's de ́cor'. This leads ...
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... seen as the laying of the ground for metaphysics as a whole (GA3, 124–5; see GA29/30, 306). This interpretation has a number of effects and forms the basis for Heidegger's reading of Kant throughout his career. For example, in the ...
... seen as the laying of the ground for metaphysics as a whole (GA3, 124–5; see GA29/30, 306). This interpretation has a number of effects and forms the basis for Heidegger's reading of Kant throughout his career. For example, in the ...
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... seen in his thoughts on the duality of the situation and the moment, and the hint that they may be linked to the study of history. However, in his thoughts on the spatiality of equipment, Heidegger does set up some important ...
... seen in his thoughts on the duality of the situation and the moment, and the hint that they may be linked to the study of history. However, in his thoughts on the spatiality of equipment, Heidegger does set up some important ...
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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