Vittorio Morfino draws out the implications of the dynamic Spinoza Machiavelli encounter by focusing on the concepts of causality, temporality and politics. This allows him to think through the relationship between ontology and politics, leading to an understanding of history as a complex and plural interweaving of different rhythms.
Exploring the intersection of Marxian theory and contemporary literary criticism, Jacques Lezra emphasizes the relational dynamics between mental and material objects. He introduces the concept of 'necrophilology' to examine the impact of loss on understanding and critique. By focusing on the materiality of poetry, Lezra argues for its essential role in reinterpreting life's processes and systems, offering a fresh perspective on critical theory.
In this original and insightful new take on Spinoza, Morfino convincingly argues that materialist philosophers must base themselves on Althusser.