“Canguilhem: The Life and Work of an Intellectual” by Stuart Elden is a comprehensive study of Georges Canguilhem, a French philosopher and historian of science who was responsible for introducing the concept of reflex to philosophy.
The book is divided into four parts, each covering a different aspect of Canguilhem’s work. The first part focuses on Canguilhem’s early years and his studies in medicine and philosophy. The second part discusses his contributions to the field of philosophy, particularly his work on reflex and his ideas about the nature of the normal and pathological. The third part explores Canguilhem’s interest in the natural sciences and his contributions to evolutionary theory, psychology, and vitalism. Finally, the fourth part looks at Canguilhem’s contributions to the history of science and his role in shaping the careers of Michel Foucault and others.
Throughout the book, Elden provides a detailed analysis of Canguilhem’s thought and his impact on the development of philosophy and science. He highlights the importance of Canguilhem’s historical approach and his insistence on examining the complexities of scientific and philosophical thought. Elden also discusses Canguilhem’s relationships with other important figures in the intellectual landscape, such as Gaston Bachelard and Michel Foucault, and how their collaborations shaped the development of both their own ideas and those of others.
Overall, “Canguilhem” is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of philosophy and the development of scientific thought. It provides a deep understanding of Canguilhem’s complex ideas and their impact on modern thought.
Если эта книга неизвестна тебе, вот краткое описание, которое я для тебя приготовил:
В книге рассказывается о знаменитом историке и философе науки Жорже Кангилеме (1994-1895), чьи труды оказали огромное влияние на формирование научных школ.
Помимо прочих заслуг, Кангильем наиболее известен своей работой «Норма и патология», которая изначально представляла собой докторскую диссертацию по медицине. Однако этот философ также имел и звание доктора философии за свою работу «О понятии рефлекса», которую он выполнил под руководством Гастона Башляра. Именно Кангильем стали спонсором докторской диссертации Мишеля Фуко относительно безумия. Кангильема работает в разнообразных областях науки – от исследований об эволюции до изучения психологии, витализма и механизма, экспериментальных методов, монстров и болезни. В книге Стюарта Элдена можно будет найти полное описание многогранных научных исследований Кангильема.
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Язык: Английский
ISBN: 9781509528790
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Georges Canguilhem (1904–95) was an influential historian and philosopher of science, as renowned for his teaching as for his writings. He is best known for his book The Normal and the Pathological , originally his doctoral thesis in medicine, but he also wrote a thesis in philosophy on the concept of the reflex, supervised by Gaston Bachelard. He was the sponsor of Michel Foucault’s doctoral thesis on madness. However, his work extends far beyond what is suggested by his association with these thinkers. Canguilhem also produced a series of important works on the natural sciences, including studies of evolution, psychology, vitalism and mechanism, experimentation, monstrosity and disease. Stuart Elden discusses the whole of this important thinker’s complex work, including recently rediscovered texts and archival materials. Canguilhem always approached questions historically, examining how it was that we came to a significant moment in time, outlining tensions, detours and paths not taken. The first comprehensive study in English, this book is a crucial guide for those coming to terms with Canguilhem’s important contributions, and will appeal to researchers and students from a range of fields.
