Giorgio Agamben has emerged, in the past five years, as one of the most important continental philosophers. This burgeoning popularity of his work has largely been confined to a study of the homo sacer series. Yet these later 'political' works have their foundation in Agamben's earlier works on the philosophy of language, aesthetics and literature. From a philosophy of language and linguistics that leads to a broader theory of representation, Agamben develops a critical theory that attempts to explore the hiatuses and paradoxes that govern discursive practice across a broad range of disciplines. Gathering some of the most important established and emerging scholars to examine his body of work, this collection of essays seeks to explore Agamben's thought from these broader philosophical and literary concerns, underpinning its place within larger debates in continental philosophy. This volume will be a valuable addition to the understanding and reception of this major thinker. Including a contribution by Agamben himself makes it essential reading for anyone interested in his work. Features: * the first volume to focus on Agamben's early work on language and literature * includes established as well as up-and-coming scholars working in a variety of disciplines * includes a contribution by Agamben himself Justin Clemens is Senior Lecturer in English at the University of Melbourne. He recently edited The Praxis of Alain Badiou (2006) with Paul Ashton and A. J. Bartlett and Jacques Lacan and the Other Side of Psychoanalysis (2006) with Russell Grigg. Nicholas Heron is a PhD candidate in the School of Communication and Culture at the University of Melbourne. Alex Murray is a lecturer in English at the University of Exeter. He is the author of Recalling London (2007).
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