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Unfinished System of Nonknowledge

By Georges Bataille
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Unfinished System of Nonknowledge by Georges Bataille delves into the intersections of philosophy and psychology, exploring the limits of human understanding and knowledge. Bataille challenges conventional wisdom by questioning the very nature of knowing, drawing on ideas of mysticism and the irrational. The book presents a unique perspective that invites readers to consider the boundaries and possibilities beyond structured knowledge.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the intersection of philosophy and psychology with avant-garde ideas. It delves deeply into concepts of non-knowledge and the limits of human understanding, offering a unique perspective for those fascinated by existential thought and intellectual challenges. The work is a thought-provoking read for those who appreciate exploring complex philosophical systems and abstract theories.

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Unfinished System of Nonknowledge

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This volume collects the most intimate writings of one of the foremost French thinkers of the twentieth century on the central topic of his oeuvre. These essays, aphorisms, notes, and lectures on nonknowledge, sovereignty, and sacrifice clarify and extend Bataille's radical theology, his philosophy of history, and his ecstatic method of meditation.

The "system" that emerges from his body of work is atheology, a study of the effects of nonknowledge.

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Unfinished System of Nonknowledge by Georges Bataille is praised for its originality and its challenging nature, as it navigates the complex ideas of thinkers like Sade and Nietzsche. Bataille's work is seen as an intriguing exploration of thought in a world devoid of transcendent beliefs, prompting readers to engage deeply with philosophical inquiries about knowledge and existence.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780816635054

Publisher: University of Minnesota Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 November 2004

Country: United States

Imprint: University of Minnesota Press

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 149.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 352

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