Identity and Difference

Book Details

• Publisher: Routledge

• Author: Rafael Winkler

• Language: English

• Edition: 1

• ISBN: 9780367264765

• Pages: 124

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.8 x 0.4 inches

About the Book

This thought-provoking collection, edited by Rafael Winkler, explores the intricate relationship between identity and difference in both metaphysics and moral and political theory, drawing from both the analytic and continental traditions. The book delves into a wide array of significant philosophical topics, offering a deep reflection on how identity is understood in different contexts.

Key discussions include the role of identity in Hegel’s Science of Logic, the challenges of personal identity as explored by Parfit, Ricoeur, and Schechtman, and the complex problem of inclusion and exclusion in Heidegger’s reading of the history of philosophy. Further contributions examine Heidegger’s perspective on philosophy and politics, Levinas’ exploration of alterity, and Foucault’s analysis of the relationship between sexual instinct, economic interest, and desire.

Originally published as a special issue of the Journal of the British Society for Phenomenology, this book is an essential resource for scholars interested in the intersections of identity, philosophy, and politics. It offers unique insights that challenge traditional conceptions of personal and collective identity, making it an invaluable read for students and academics in philosophy, political theory, and phenomenology.