{"title":"Alexandre Kojève","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the distinguished works of \u003cem\u003eAlexandre Kojève\u003c\/em\u003e, an influential philosopher renowned for his profound insights into \u003cstrong\u003ephilosophy\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003earts \u0026amp; culture\u003c\/strong\u003e. Kojève, a Russian-French thinker, is celebrated for his ability to weave intricate philosophical ideas into accessible narratives, making complex concepts understandable for readers of all backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the highlights of this collection, you will find \u003cem\u003eKandinsky: Incarnating Beauty\u003c\/em\u003e, a fascinating exploration of the intersection between visual arts and philosophical thought. In this work, Kojève delves into the life and creativity of the artist Wassily Kandinsky, examining how beauty is manifested and appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother notable work, \u003cem\u003eKant\u003c\/em\u003e, showcases Kojève’s engagement with the foundational ideas of Immanuel Kant, offering a nuanced interpretation of Kantian philosophy. This book serves as an accessible entry point for readers keen to understand the complex principles that underpin much of modern philosophical discourse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an aficionado of philosophy or a lover of art and culture, Alexandre Kojève’s writings offer an enriching blend of intellectual exploration and cultural appreciation, perfect for those seeking to deepen their understanding of the human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kant-by-alexandre-kojeve-9781804290651","title":"Kant","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the early 1950s, Alexandre Kojève resumed his ambitious project to bring the analytic reason of Kantianism in line with Hegel’s logic and philosophy of history. \u003cem\u003eKant\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most extensive text fragments where Kojève turned his attention to the gaps left open in the system of critical philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in its raw, unedited form in 1973, in the aftermath of the anti-Hegelian drift of the student-led revolt of May '68, the book has remained largely unexplored, despite its protean influence on various “returns” to Kant, from Weil to Deleuze, and from Foucault to Tosel and beyond. \u003cem\u003eKant\u003c\/em\u003e is a deep and provocative text, equal in breadth and depth of insight to the famous \u003cem\u003eIntroduction to the Reading of Hegel\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKant’s philosophical system, Kojeve argues, is haunted by the \u003cem\u003eThing-in-itself\u003c\/em\u003e, as the ultimate expression of ‘bourgeois hypocrisy’ and its internally divided reason between action and discourse. Making a case for the post-historical moral imperative to turn away from infinite progress and the practical justification of the ideas of God and the immortality of the soul, \u003cem\u003eKant\u003c\/em\u003e outlines the material conditions of possibility of revolutionary action within the twin horizon of accomplished and recollected history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833234116844,"sku":"9781804290651","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10920813482830.jpg?v=1758447104"},{"product_id":"kandinsky-incarnating-beauty-by-alexandre-kojeve-9781644230817","title":"Kandinsky: Incarnating Beauty","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA teacher to Jacques Lacan, André Breton, and Albert Camus, Kojève defined art as the act of extracting the beautiful from objective reality. His poetic text, \u003cem\u003eThe Concrete Paintings of Kandinsky\u003c\/em\u003e, endorses nonrepresentational art as uniquely manifesting beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTaking the paintings of his renowned uncle, Wassily Kandinsky, as his inspiration, Kojève suggests that in creating (rather than replicating) beauty, the paintings are themselves complete universes as concrete as the natural world. Kojève's text considers the utility and necessity of beauty in life and ultimately poses the involuted question: What is beauty?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncluding personal letters between Kandinsky and his nephew, this book further elaborates on the unique relationship between artist and philosopher. An introduction by Boris Groys contextualises Kojève's life and writings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340883935468,"sku":"9781644230817","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11212503482773.jpg?v=1772174583"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/alexandre-kojeve.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}