The Meillassoux Dictionary / / Peter Gratton, Paul J. Ennis.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Edinburgh University Press Complete eBook-Package 2014-2015
• VerfasserIn: Gratton, Peter,; Ennis, Paul J.,
• MitwirkendeR: Ennis, Paul J.,; Gratton, Peter,; Meillassoux, Quentin,
• Place / Publishing House: Edinburgh : : Edinburgh University Press, , [2022]; ©2014
• Year of Publication: 2022
• Language: English
• Series: Philosophical Dictionaries : PHDI
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (192 p.)

The first dictionary dedicated to Quentin Meillassoux and the controversies surrounding his thoughtPerfect for philosophers just starting to read his work and for those looking to deepen their engagement, this dictionary defines all of the major terms of Meillassoux's work, prefaced by an introduction explaining his importance for the Continental philosophy scene.A–Z entries explain the influence of key figures, from Kant to Heidegger to Derrida, and define the complex terms that Meillassoux uses. The entries are written by the top scholars in the field of speculative realism, often by those that highlight their own disagreements with him. This is more than a dictionary; this is your invitation into one of the liveliest debates in current philosophy.Key FeaturesA–Z entries define Meillassoux's 75 most important concepts and themes combined with analysis of the key figures, fully cross-referencedSets out key criticisms of Meillassoux's work by prominent authors in the field, such as Adrian Johnston and Christopher NorrisProvides clear definitions for readers new to Meillassoux's workOffers avenues for further specialist research

Table of Contents

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- List of Abbreviations for Works -- Introduction: From a Speculative Materialism to a Speculative Ethics -- Entries A–Z -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Bibliography -- Notes on Contributors