The book introduces a novel framework for discussing social phenomena by focusing on the ontology of social objects, emphasizing the importance of registration or inscription as fundamental to their existence. It systematically organizes various concepts and theories, providing a fresh perspective on how social objects are created and understood through the traces they leave behind. This approach invites readers to reconsider traditional views of social interactions and the implications of recorded information in shaping our understanding of society.
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Focusing on the intersection of law and philosophy, this collection of essays examines how various forms of currency, from paper to digital signals, are perceived as valuable. It delves into the underlying conditions and societal agreements that confer worth to these objects, prompting readers to rethink the nature of money and its role in society.
An analysis of the history and social role of mobile phones today (with an
enhancement of their primary writing function) is followed by a proposal of a
philosophical theory of objects, which is meant to be complementary to
Searle's 'collective intentionality', that places writing at the basis of
social reality.
The essays presented in this volume investigate the relationship between cinema and ontology. This investigation unfolds, on the one hand, through an ontological understanding of cinema, that is, an understanding of the specificity of if its being. On the other hand, it highlights the ways in which cinema can help us to shed some light on the domain of ontology, namely, what exists. The five sections of this volume, each containing a pair of complementary essays, analyse the following topics: the place of cinema in the system of the arts, the connection between cinematic realism and philosophical realism, the transition from analog to digital cinema, the specificity of films made through cell phones, and the representation of non-human animals in films.
First published in Italian in 1988, this work offers a comprehensive reconstruction of the historical development of hermeneutics. The English translation includes an extensive theoretical afterword by the author, making it a significant contribution to philosophy. The scholarship is impressive, engaging with thinkers such as Plato, Vico, Dilthey, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Gadamer, Habermas, and Derrida, while also acknowledging contributions from Reformation philosophers, biblical interpreters of the German Enlightenment, and contemporary theorists. The initial chapters trace the evolution of interpretation from its Greek origins as a technique for transmitting divine messages to the nineteenth century, marked by a heightened awareness of tradition and positivism's influence on interpretation theory. The subsequent chapters explore the universalization of interpretation through Heidegger, the development of philosophical hermeneutics with Gadamer and Derrida, and the connections between hermeneutics, epistemology, and the human sciences. This work is invaluable for philosophers and scholars across various disciplines, including literary studies, cultural studies, religious studies, history, and social sciences. Its clear presentation of hermeneutics' historical development also makes it suitable as a textbook for both introductory and advanced courses.
Philosophical realism has taken a number of different forms, each applied to different topics and set against different forms of idealism and subjectivism. Maurizio Ferraris's Manifesto of New Realism takes aim at postmodernism and hermeneutics, arguing against their emphasis on reality as constructed and interpreted. While acknowledging the value of these criticisms of traditional, dogmatic realism, Ferraris insists that the insights of postmodernism have reached a dead end. Calling for the discipline to turn its focus back to truth and the external world, Ferraris's manifesto--which sparked lively debate in Italy and beyond--offers a wiser realism with social and political relevance.
This work offers a deep and unconventional analysis of Kant's most significant contribution to philosophy. It explores the intricate ideas and concepts presented in his magnum opus, providing insights that challenge traditional interpretations. The author engages with Kant's arguments, examining their implications and relevance in contemporary thought, making it a compelling read for both scholars and enthusiasts of philosophy.
Critiquing Immanuel Kant's transcendental philosophy, Maurizio Ferraris reintroduces the significance of the external world in modern philosophy. His work, divided into two parts, first establishes the foundations of his New Realism, aligning with the 21st-century realist movement. The latter section presents a comprehensive metaphysical theory centered on hysteresis, illustrating how effects persist beyond their causes. Ferraris, a prominent figure in theoretical philosophy, is also the President of Labont, Center for Ontology, with translation by Sarah De Sanctis.
