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Exploring the evolution of the French concept of jouissance, this book delves into its transformation from the pleasure of ownership to the pleasure of orgasm. Philosophers Adèle van Reeth and Jean-Luc Nancy engage in a dynamic dialogue, referencing a diverse array of authors including Spinoza, the Marquis de Sade, and Henry Miller. The discussion spans various themes, including consumerism and mysticism, providing a rich philosophical exploration of pleasure and its implications in contemporary thought.
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Coming, Jean-Luc Nancy
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- Title
- Coming
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jean-Luc Nancy
- Publisher
- Fordham University Press
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 168
- ISBN13
- 9780823273461
- Series
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- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, Social Sciences, Political Science & Politics, Philosophical Topics, Literary Studies, Philosophy, Gifts for grandpa
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- 3.9 out of 5
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- Exploring the evolution of the French concept of jouissance, this book delves into its transformation from the pleasure of ownership to the pleasure of orgasm. Philosophers Adèle van Reeth and Jean-Luc Nancy engage in a dynamic dialogue, referencing a diverse array of authors including Spinoza, the Marquis de Sade, and Henry Miller. The discussion spans various themes, including consumerism and mysticism, providing a rich philosophical exploration of pleasure and its implications in contemporary thought.