Comments on Castoriadis blog: On the new Castoriadis Book

There is a Norwegian philosphical journal called A...

2009-12-11T23:24:38.746+01:00

There is a Norwegian philosphical journal called Agora that have urged me to write something about Castoriadis for some time, preferably a book reception. I finally found a publication of which I had something to say, namely Jeff's book. Still waiting to see whether they will print it, though. I'm afraid it's in Norwegian :-}

Quite a few people have seen points of connection ...

2009-07-01T20:00:24.244+02:00

Quite a few people have seen points of connection between Arendt and Castoriadis. I wrote a paper on this once, looking at how they can be seen to complement each other on the very points mentioned by Jeff. Castoriadis had the largest collection of Arendt books I have ever seen, in his library. Do you work on Arendt, John? And CC? Perhaps we could exchange papers, e.g. at www.acedemia.edu where I am a member, and some other Castoriadis scholars, too.

No, John, I am afraid I don't discuss Arendt at al...

2009-06-22T14:01:41.378+02:00

No, John, I am afraid I don't discuss Arendt at all in the book. Arendt is very interesting though. Not sure how I would go about bringing her into contact with Castoriadis. I suppose through her understanding of political action and revolution.

Just out of curiosity, does your new book discuss ...

2009-06-18T23:18:47.260+02:00

Just out of curiosity, does your new book discuss Arendt in any way large or small?

As soon as possible this book comes to my country,...

2009-06-12T06:20:44.179+02:00

As soon as possible this book comes to my country, I will be buying it. Otherwise, I will have to use a website.

RP

OK, I'll talk to my library. It is likely they'd t...

2009-05-24T09:44:01.202+02:00

OK, I'll talk to my library. It is likely they'd take it in, there being virtually no commentary litterature on Castoriadis in English

Thanks John and Ingerid. To John, I think the sal...

2009-05-22T13:48:21.899+02:00

Thanks John and Ingerid. To John, I think the sales or marketing department are probably the approriate sections. Thanks for doing that. And to Ingerid, yes, if enough libraries buy the hardback, that will achieve two things: people will have access to the book, which is the main thing (I am not in this to make money, as though that were ever a likelihood), and it may increase the possibility of a paperback in future. I actually don't know how they will decide whether to do a paperback. I just imagine that sales of the hardback and expressions of interest from the public might influence such a decision. I imagine if it could find its way onto some academics' student reading lists that would also help. Thanks again.

I guess another strategy is to ask the local libra...

2009-05-22T11:38:51.993+02:00

I guess another strategy is to ask the local library to get a copy. That way the book is sold, we get to read it and eventually it might appear in a paperback version.

I sent an email to the sales department for lack o...

2009-05-22T08:21:57.627+02:00

I sent an email to the sales department for lack of any other appropriate address on their site. Is there anyone else I should email?