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Corpus


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How have we thought “the body”? How can we think it anew? The body of mortal creatures, the body politic, the body of letters and of laws, the “mystical body of Christ”—all these (and others) are incorporated in the word Corpus, the title and topic of Jean-Luc Nancy’s masterwork. Corpus is a work of literary force at once phenomenological, sociological, theological, and philosophical in its multiple orientations and approaches. In thirty-six brief sections, Nancy offers us at once an encyclopedia and a polemical program—reviewing classical takes on the “corpus” from Plato, Aristotle, and Saint Paul to Descartes, Hegel, Husserl, and Freud, while demonstrating that the mutations (technological, biological, and political) of our own culture have given rise to the need for a new understanding of the body. He not only tells the story of this cultural change but also explores the promise and responsibilities that such a new understanding entails. The long-awaited English translation is a bold, bravura rendering. To the title essay are added five closely related recent pieces—including a commentary by Antonia Birnbaum—dedicated in large part to the legacy of the “mind-body problem” formulated by Descartes and the challenge it poses to rethinking the ancient problems of the corpus. The last and most poignant of these essays is “The Intruder,” Nancy’s philosophical meditation on his heart transplant. The book also serves as the opening move in Nancy’s larger project called “The deconstruction of Christianity.”




Harmonies of Political Economy


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Philosophy in a Time of Terror


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The idea for Philosophy in a Time of Terror was born hours after the attacks on 9/11 and was realized just weeks later when Giovanna Borradori sat down with Jürgen Habermas and Jacques Derrida in New York City, in separate interviews, to evaluate the significance of the most destructive terrorist act ever perpetrated. This book marks an unprecedented encounter between two of the most influential thinkers of our age as here, for the first time, Habermas and Derrida overcome their mutual antagonism and agree to appear side by side. As the two philosophers disassemble and reassemble what we think we know about terrorism, they break from the familiar social and political rhetoric increasingly polarized between good and evil. In this process, we watch two of the greatest intellects of the century at work.







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The Planetarium


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A young writer has his heart set on his aunt's large apartment. With this seemingly simple conceit, the characters of The Planetarium are set in orbit and a galaxy of argument, resentment, and bitterness erupts. Telling the story from various points of view, Sarraute focuses below the surface, on the emotional lives of the characters in a way that surpasses even Virginia Woolf. Always deeply engaging, The Planetarium reveals the deep disparity between the way we see ourselves and the way others see us.




Done By Noon


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You Wanted More Freedom... As an entrepreneur, being your own boss is probably not what you had in mind when you first started. In a broken business culture that promotes workaholism and non-stop hustle, where productivity and performance are measured by quantity over quality, it's easy to get sucked into the dark side of entrepreneurship and lose sight of the very reasons why you became an entrepreneur in the first place. That translates into a daily life of unmanageable workloads, focus-robbing reactivity, and deep overwhelm. But if your goal is to build a business that works for you instead of enslaving you, then this book is the answer. Here's what you can expect to learn and implement with this book: How to finish what you used to do in 40+ hours per week in 20 hours or less. The 2 types of tasks to focus on daily to double your productivity while delegating, outsourcing and automating most of your draining recurring tasks. 3 simple tweaks to swat away distractions and free you from firefighting, non-stop emergencies, and never-ending to-do lists. An easy to implement system that will allow you to optimally manage your time, energy and attention to ensure you'll perform at work and win at your personal life. Unique strategies to create the space in your schedule for what really matters. And much more! Dave Ruel is a former competitive physique athlete turned serial entrepreneur, author, speaker, and leadership mentor. After founding and growing multi-million dollar online companies in the field of health, fitness and sports nutrition, Dave founded Effic, an innovative leadership development company that helps busy entrepreneurs maximize their impact and freedom. His systems and tools are now used by entrepreneurs all around the world. Dave lives on the East Coast of Canada with his wife Karine and their 2 daughters.




Journals and Debating Speeches


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