A New Culture of Energy

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Beyond East and West

By Luce Irigaray

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Luce Irigaray's A New Culture of Energy explores the philosophical implications of developing a new relationship with nature and energy. It challenges traditional views by proposing a shift towards a more harmonious and respectful interaction with the environment, integrating principles from both philosophy and psychology to seek sustainable and balanced living. The book encourages readers to rethink energy consumption and the ethical dimensions of our engagement with nature.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring the intersection of energy, philosophy, and cultural transformation. It delves into how energy interacts with our cultural practices and psychological understanding, offering new perspectives on human relationships and societal structures. This work may appeal to those who are curious about how philosophical ideas can help shape a more sustainable and interconnected future.

A New Culture of Energy

Luce Irigaray reflects on three critical concerns of our time: the cultivation of energy in its many forms, the integration of Asian and Western traditions, and the reenvisioning of religious figures for the contemporary world. A philosopher as well as a psychoanalyst, Irigaray draws deeply on her personal experience in addressing these questions.

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In A New Culture of Energy, Luce Irigaray reflects on three critical concerns of our time: the cultivation of energy in its many forms, the integration of Asian and Western traditions, and the reenvisioning of religious figures for the contemporary world. A philosopher as well as a psychoanalyst, Irigaray draws deeply on her personal experience in addressing these questions.

In her view, although psychoanalysis can succeed in releasing mental energy, it fails to support physical and spiritual well-being. In pursuit of an alternative, she took up the bodily practices of yoga and pranayama breathing, which she considers in light of her analysis of sexuate belonging and difference.

Reflecting on these practices, Irigaray contrasts yoga's approach to the natural world with how the Western tradition privileges mastery over nature. These varied sources provoke her to question how a tradition imagines transcendence and the divine.

In the book's final section, she reinterprets the figure of Mary through breath, self-affection, and touch, recalibrating her physicality within a natural world. A reflection on the liberation of human energy, this book urges us to cultivate an evolutionary culture in harmony with all living beings.

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i>A New Culture of Energy by Luce Irigaray explores intercultural understanding, particularly through yoga, to enrich our human experience. Irigaray's distinctive, engaging style combines passion with more autobiographical elements, making this work both accessible and enjoyable. The book is praised for advancing a relational approach to philosophy, particularly in acknowledging and embracing the mysteries of others.

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ISBN: 9780231177139

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 October 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Columbia University Press

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Translated by Stephen Seely
Translated by Stephen Pluháĉek

Audience: Professional and scholarly

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Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 128

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About the Author

Luce Irigaray is an acclaimed French philosopher, linguist, and psychoanalyst, the author of more than thirty books, which have been translated into a number of languages. Her previous Columbia University Press books include Between East and West: From Singularity to Community (2001) and, with Michael Marder, Through Vegetal Being: Two Philosophical Perspectives (2016).