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The Incandescent
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The first translation of the volumes in Michel Serres’ classic Humanism tetralogy, this ambitious philosophical narrative explores what it means to be human. With his characteristic breadth of references, including art, poetry, science, philosophy, and literature, Serres paints a new picture of what it might mean to live meaningfully in contemporary society.
He tells the story of humankind, from the beginning of time to the present moment, in an attempt to affirm his overriding thesis that humans and nature have always been part of the same ongoing and unfolding history.
This crucial piece of posthumanist philosophical writing has never before been released in English. A masterful translation by Randolph Burks ensures the poetry and wisdom of Serres' writing is preserved, and his notion of what humanity is and might be is opened up to new audiences.
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The Incandescent is praised as a brilliant synthesis of Michel Serres's analytical and literary prowess, offering a compelling narrative of humanity's co-evolution with nature. Critics highlight its blend of philosophical depth and scientific knowledge, resulting in a work that urges readers to reconsider the relationship between humans, nature, and technology. This profound volume is noted for its visionary approach to human potential and essential place within the universe's grand narrative.
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ISBN: 9781474297400
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 26 July 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Audience: Tertiary education
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 122.0mm
Height: 193.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 248
About the Author
Michel Serres is Professor in the History of Science at Stanford University, USA and a member of the Académie Française. A renowned and popular philosopher, he is a prize-winning author of a number of books, including The Five Senses and Eyes. Randolph Burks is a philosopher specializing in phenomenology and philosophies of the body and nature. He has translated several works by Michel Serres, including the Foundations Trilogy, Rome (2015), Statues (2015), and Geometry (2017).
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