Full Description
Beyond Language (Oltre il Linguaggio) is one of Italian philosopher Emmanuele Severino's major works, wrestling with whether it's possible to think meaningfully outside of the restrictions of language. Increasingly recognised as a truly foundational thinker in the formation of contemporary theory, Severino's ideas around self-expression, forms of communication and the limitations of language continue are brought to the fore in this book. Beyond Language specifically opens the door to the themes that Severino developed in his later works, including the concrete meaning of self-being and the decline of language. The depth and breadth of Severino's philosophical insight is as profound today as it was when first penned in 1992, making this first English translation of a key work in the history of continental philosophy crucial reading for those engaged with contemporary theory.
Contents
Foreword: Being Beyond Language, by Ines Testoni and Giulio Goggi
Beyond Translation, by Damiano Sacco
Part I
1. Violence and Salvation
2. Anxiety and Will to Power
3. Scientific Specialisation and Nothingness
Part II
4. Nietzsche and Gentile
5. Problematicism and Actual Idealism
6. Socrates, Silenus, and Virtue
Part III
7. On Identity and Difference
8. The Unfolding of Language and the Appearing of Destiny
9. Language and Destiny
