Theory and Philosophy

Public Space and Democracy Public Space and Democracy Marcel Henaff and Tracy B. Strong, Editors 2001 Spring
A timely look at the ways new technologies affect public life and power relationships.
Witnessing: Beyond Recognition Witnessing Beyond Recognition Kelly Oliver 2001 Spring
A new, ethically based theory of identity by a major scholar.
Material Events: Paul de Man and the Afterlife of Theory Material Events Paul de Man and the Afterlife of Theory Tom Cohen, Barbara Cohen, J. Hillis Miller and Andrzej Warminski, Editors 2000 Fall
Renowned contributors use the late work of this crucial figure to open new speculations on "materiality."
Means without End: Notes on Politics Means without End Notes on Politics Giorgio Agamben 2000 Fall
An essential reevaluation of the proper role of politics in contemporary life
Questions of Modernity Questions of Modernity Timothy Mitchell, Editor 2000 Fall
Well-known contributors offer an illuminating look at how modernity develops in non-Western contexts.
Methodology of the Oppressed Methodology of the Oppressed Chela Sandoval 2000 Spring
A new approach to feminist thought that challenges current critical theories.
Observing Complexity: Systems Theory and Postmodernity Observing Complexity Systems Theory and Postmodernity William Rasch and Cary Wolfe, Editors 2000 Spring
Shakes up postmodern criticism with paradigms from the social and techno-sciences.
Deleuze: The Clamor of Being Deleuze The Clamor of Being Alain Badiou 1999 Fall
A major new voice from France offers a provocative reevaluation of Deleuze’s philosophy.
The Savage Anomaly: The Power of Spinoza’s Metaphysics and Politics The Savage Anomaly The Power of Spinoza’s Metaphysics and Politics Antonio Negri 2000 Spring
A fresh take on this critical philosopher.
The Hysteric's Guide to the Future Female Subject The Hysteric's Guide to the Future Female Subject Juliet Flower MacCannell 1999 Fall
Proposes an ethics of the feminine through an examination of women’s writing.
Insurgencies: Constituent Power and the Modern State Insurgencies Constituent Power and the Modern State Antonio Negri 1999 Fall
An important work of revolutionary thought—with a new foreword
Sade: The Invention of the Libertine Body Sade The Invention of the Libertine Body Marcel Henaff 1999 Fall
A new model for examining Sade and his creations.
Postmodern Fables Postmodern Fables Jean-François Lyotard 1999 Spring
An essential collection of moral tales--now in paperback!
Empire of Meaning: The Humanization of the Social Sciences Empire of Meaning The Humanization of the Social Sciences François Dosse 1998 Fall
An essential guide to Continental philosophy after structuralism.
Closed Encounters: Literary Politics and Public Culture Closed Encounters Literary Politics and Public Culture Jeffrey Wallen 1998 Fall
Challenges the practices of the academy and takes aim at the failings of both Left and Right.