Cet auteur est un universitaire et un militant pro-démocratie qui explore le discours public et l'engagement civique. Par le biais de ses projets principaux, il vise à raviver la tradition de la recherche philosophique et à promouvoir la citoyenneté active. Son travail souligne l'importance de la pensée critique et de la prise de décision collective dans la démocratie moderne. Il met en évidence comment les conversations partagées peuvent conduire à une population plus informée et engagée.
"This moving, insightful and ultimately hopeful and helpful blend of memoir and philosophical exploration begins in Christopher Phillips's native stomping grounds of the tiny volcanic island of Nisyros, Greece and unfurls through space and time as the author explores the connections between his immediate circumstances and the eternal wisdom of popular philosophers"--
An unprecedented analysis of the crucial but underexplored roles the United States and other nations have played in shaping Syria’s ongoing civil war“One of the best informed and non-partisan accounts of the Syrian tragedy yet published.”—Patrick Cockburn, Independent Syria’s brutal, long-lasting civil war is widely viewed as a domestic contest that began in 2011 and only later drew foreign nations into the fray. But in this book Christopher Phillips shows the crucial roles that were played by the United States, Russia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Qatar in Syria’s war right from the start. Phillips untangles the international influences on the tragic conflict and illuminates the West’s strategy against ISIS, the decline of U.S. power in the region, and much more. Originally published in 2016, the book has been updated with two new chapters.
Focusing on Arab identity in the modern Middle East, this book explores its persistence alongside state and religious identities over the past four decades. It delves into the complexities of cultural and national identity, providing insights into the factors that have contributed to its resilience in a rapidly changing socio-political landscape.
Life and Dreams: Contemporary Chinese Photography and Media Art is the first comprehensive catalogue showcasing works by Chinese artists from The Walther Collection. It features visually inventive and emotionally engaging artworks by 44 pioneering artists, highlighting the rapid emergence of photography and media art as significant elements in experimental Chinese art since the early 1990s. The catalogue illustrates how these media have been embraced by successive generations of artists. The photographic works reflect artists’ reactions to profound social and economic transformations that have reshaped China's cities and everyday life. Key themes explored include the use of the body as a medium for creative expression, the exploration of architectural environments, the integration of classical imagery to address contemporary issues, and the examination of China's diverse political histories. Additionally, the works shape new forms of individual and collective identity. Selected media art pieces employ imaginative and fantastical elements to portray a world of technological ambiguity, hinting at the future direction of China and its people. Co-published with The Walther Collection, Neu-Ulm and New York.
This is the most comprehensive look to date at the work of Atta Kim, one of Korea's most distinctive contemporary artists. Born in 1956, Kim uses photography to create dramatic, large-scale works that reflect his fascination with philosophical questions. The "Deconstruction Series" (1992-95) features disconcerting images of seemingly lifeless men and women whose naked bodies are scattered like seeds in open fields and desolate natural settings. In the "Museum Project" (1995-2002), Kim poses people drawn from a wide range of social types in clear acrylic boxes lit like museum vitrines and placed in a variety of urban and natural locations. These images of what he ironically calls "contemporary treasures" provide an unusual perspective on contemporary approaches to sexuality, materialism, politics and religion. For the large-scale, visually spectacular color photographs of the "On-Air Project" (2002 to the present), Kim employed extended exposures--sometimes as long as eight hours--to explore fundamental questions of time and perception. Using such varied subjects as parliamentary sessions, soccer games, outdoor military exercises and erotic unions, he suggests the ephemerality of human existence, and that it is possible for us to perceive the passage of time in radically different ways. Atta Kim includes a career-spanning interview with the artist by ICP curator Christopher Phillips.
Japanese contemporary artists have mined some distinctive territory in the past decade or two--from the Superflat movement, to the referencing of traditional art objects like scrolls or contemporary pop phenomena like manga. Within these conventions, certain themes continually surface--nature in conflict with the manmade world, costuming and the search for personal identity and the child as cultural icon. Heavy Light identifies these themes as they are evidenced in recent Japanese photo-based art, and examines how they are reshaping Japanese tradition. This volume is published in conjunction with the major Spring 2008 exhibition at New York's International Center of Photography, which includes a diverse selection of artists: Makoto Aida, Naoya Hatakeyama, Naoki Kajitani, Hiroh Kikai, Midori Komatsubara, Yukio Nakagawa, Asako Narahashi, Tsuyoshi Ozawa, Tomoko Sawada, Risaku Suzuki, Miwa Yanagi, Kenji Yanobe and Masayuki Yoshinaga. Also featured in this volume are extensive interviews with the artists, offering accounts of their working methods and their thoughts on the influence of contemporary art on Japanese culture during the last several decades of rapid change. In addition, art historian Linda Nochlin and writer Akiko Otake provide invaluable essays.
Exploring the essence of love beyond mere eroticism, the book delves into various forms such as love of neighbor, country, God, life, and wisdom. Through engaging Socratic dialogues with diverse individuals globally, it seeks to clarify and enrich these concepts, revealing the profound connections that make life meaningful. Christopher Phillips invites readers to reflect on their own understanding of love and its vital role in human existence.
"A unique consideration of the role of quantitative measurement and human judgment, Scouting and Scoring provides an entirely fresh understanding of baseball by showing what the sport reveals about reliable knowledge in the modern world." --
Reviving the Socratic tradition, Christopher Phillips travels across America to foster communities of inquiry in diverse settings, from cafés to schools. His engaging guide not only covers the basics of philosophical thought but also shares personal anecdotes that inspired his journey. Through invigorating discussions, Phillips explores profound themes such as love, friendship, work, and aging, encouraging readers to embrace life's big questions with curiosity and reflection.
"Takeover, Liberalism in America-Expressions of a Conservative Black Male", is about the subject of liberalism and how Christopher feels that liberalism and the ideology of the liberal left has taken over America. In this book, Christopher discusses why he is a Conservative, why he is a Republican, and why he is against President Barack Obama. Also, Christopher discusses in the book the four main areas in America where he feels liberalism is prevalent and how he feels that Conservatives in America can take America back to the conservative principles that made America great.