Mauro Carbone Livres

Exploring Merleau-Ponty's fascination with film, this work delves into how his aesthetic theory intersects with cinematic experiences. It examines the implications of perception and embodiment in understanding visual art, emphasizing the relationship between philosophy and film. Through this lens, the book reveals the profound ways in which film can enhance our understanding of perception and reality, showcasing Merleau-Ponty's contributions to both philosophy and aesthetics.

The book features four insightful essays by Mauro Carbone, a prominent Italian scholar, exploring the intricate connections between the sensible and the intelligible, as well as the interplay between philosophy and non-philosophy. Engaging with the later works of Maurice Merleau-Ponty, Carbone employs a nuanced and sensitive writing style that reflects Merleau-Ponty's own philosophical approach. This first English publication offers a critical dialogue that is particularly relevant to contemporary philosophical discourse.

This work offers a philosophical interpretation of Proust, drawing on the theories of Merleau-Ponty and Deleuze. It explores the intricate relationship between perception, memory, and time, revealing how Proust's narrative techniques reflect deeper existential themes. By analyzing key concepts from these philosophers, the book delves into the nuances of Proust's exploration of consciousness and the sensory experience, providing a fresh perspective on his literary contributions.

Exploring the intersection of film, aesthetics, and philosophy, this work examines the impact of ubiquitous screens in modern life. It delves into how this technological prevalence reshapes philosophical discourse, drawing insights from twentieth-century French thought. The book highlights the evolving nature of philosophy in response to our screen-dominated environment, offering a critical analysis of contemporary culture and its implications for understanding visual media.

Chiasmi International is a trilingual publication on the french philosopher Merleau-Ponty's thought.

Texts by: Nicola Banwell, Gael Caignard, Myriam Coté, Stanislas De Courville, Gianluca De Fazio, Elena De Silvestri, Luca Fabbris, Emmanuel Falque, Giovanni Fava, Lisa Guenther, Galen A. Johnson, Rajiv Kaushik, Corinne Lajoie, Emily S. Lee, Federico Leoni, Paolo Missiroli, Cinzia Orlando, Pietro Pasquinucci, Marie-Anne Perreault, Stéphanie Perruchoud, Andrea Pitts, Joel Michael Reynolds, Camille Roelens, Tristana Martin Rubio, Davide Scarso, Alessandra Scotti, Jenny Slatman, Bryan Smyth, and Ted Toadvine