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A New Philosophy of Society

Assemblage Theory and Social Complexity
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In A New Philosophy of Society, Professor Manuel DeLanda offers a fresh perspective on social theory by examining the complexities of social entities, from individual roles to entire societies. He adopts an approach that revitalises classical social structures through the lens of assemblage theory, blending insights from philosophy with recent scientific advancements. The book presents a framework for understanding how these assemblages operate, evolve, and interact across various layers of society.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in exploring how social structures and human behaviours intersect through a philosophical lens. It offers a fresh perspective on integrating complex systems thinking into the understanding of societal relations, making it ideal for those fascinated by the dynamic between human agency and social organisation.

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A New Philosophy of Society

Offers a look at how the contemporary world is characterized by an extraordinary social complexity. This book takes the reader on a journey that starts with personal relations and climbs up one scale at a time to territorial states and beyond.

A new and highly original interrogation of social philosophy from one of the world's leading theorists

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Manuel DeLanda is a distinguished writer, artist, and philosopher. In his new book, A New Philosophy of Society, he offers a fascinating look at how the contemporary world is characterised by an extraordinary social complexity.

Since most social entities, from small communities to large nation-states, would disappear altogether if human minds ceased to exist, DeLanda proposes a novel approach to social ontology that asserts the autonomy of social entities from the conceptions we have of them.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780826491695

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 September 2006

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 170g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Manuel DeLanda is a distinguished writer, artist and philosopher. He began his career in experimental film, later becoming a computer artist and programmer. He is Gilles Deleuze Chair and Professor of Philosophy at The European Graduate School / EGS, Switzerland and lecturer in Architecture at Princeton University, USA. He is the author of Philosophical Chemistry (2015) and Philosophy and Simulation (2011).

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