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Giorgio Agamben has emerged, in the past five years, as one of the most important continental philosophers. This burgeoning popularity of his work has largely been confined to a study of the homo sacer series. Yet these later 'political' works have their foundation in Agamben's earlier works on the philosophy of language, aesthetics and literature. From a philosophy of language and linguistics that leads to a broader theory of representation, Agamben develops a critical theory that attempts to explore the hiatuses and paradoxes that govern discursive practice across a broad range of disciplines. Gathering some of the most important established and emerging scholars to examine his body of work, this collection of essays seeks to explore Agamben's thought from these broader philosophical and literary concerns, underpinning its place within larger debates in continental philosophy.This volume will be a valuable addition to the understanding and reception of this major thinker. Including a contribution by Agamben himself makes it essential reading for anyone interested in his work.Features:* the first volume to focus on Agamben's early work on language and literature* includes established as well as up-and-coming scholars working in a variety of disciplines * includes a contribution by Agamben himself

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"For [those] bewitched by Agamben, this collection is self-recommending. For those curious about Agamben in the context of recent European thought, the essays by D�ttmann, Sch�tz and Murray should prove stimulating reading. And for connoisseurs of the theoretical essay I would recommend Formis.--Richard Fitch, independent legal and political philosopher ""Marx & Philosophy Review of Books """

For [those] bewitched by Agamben, this collection is self-recommending. For those curious about Agamben in the context of recent European thought, the essays by Duttmann, Schutz and Murray should prove stimulating reading. And for connoisseurs of the theoretical essay I would recommend Formis.--Richard Fitch, independent legal and political philosopher Marx & Philosophy Review of Books

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Justin Clemens is Senior Lecturer in English at the University of Melbourne. Nicholas Heron is currently completing his PhD in the Department of English at the University of Melbourne. Alex Murray is a lecturer in twentieth-century literature at the University of Exeter and publishes widely in nineteenth and twentieth century English Literature, as well as critical theory. He is the author of, most recently, Giorgio Agamben (2010) and is a founding editor of Parrhesia: a Journal of Critical Philosophy.

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