OTHER AND COMMON. THIRTY-FIVE YEARS OF FRENCH PHILOSOPHY - MICHAŁ KRZYKAWSKI

Immerse yourself in a fascinating journey through French philosophical thought from 1979-2014. Michał Krzykawski's book is a continuation and supplement to the story presented by Vincent Descombes, analyzing the relationship between otherness and community. Discover how the thought of philosophers such as Bataille, Blanchot, Derrida, and Nancy influenced the perception of community in the modern world. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand contemporary philosophical currents and their impact on our society.

• In-depth analysis of French thought from 1979-2014
• Confrontation of the texts of Bataille, Blanchot, Derrida, and Nancy
• An attempt to rethink community in the context of otherness
• Original perspective on the relationship between otherness and community
• Extraordinary knowledge and philosophical culture of the Author
• Clear and coherent way of argumentation

Michał Krzykawski's book is an extremely valuable contribution to the study of contemporary French philosophy. The author, by confronting the texts of key thinkers, draws a picture of thirty-five years of intense searching and reflection on the nature of community. His analysis of the relationship between otherness and community allows for a new look at fundamental questions about identity, interpersonal relationships, and the place of the individual in society.

The author, a philologist, Romanist, literary scholar, and philosopher, presents in his book extraordinary erudition and a deep knowledge of the subject. His argumentation is clear, coherent, and convincing, which makes the reading accessible even to people unfamiliar with the intricacies of French philosophy. This book will surely interest students, researchers, and all those who want to expand their knowledge of contemporary philosophical thought.

Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, known for publishing high-quality scientific literature, puts into the hands of readers a position that will surely remain in their memory for a long time. Other and common is a book that provokes thinking, inspires further research, and allows for a better understanding of the modern world. It is a must-read for anyone who appreciates intellectual feasting and wants to delve into the secrets of human thought.

Michał Krzykawski, assistant professor at the Institute of Romance Languages and Translation Studies at the University of Silesia, is the author of many publications devoted to French philosophy. His monograph L'Effet-Bataille, published in 2011, was praised by critics and consolidated his position as one of the leading researchers of French thought in Poland. He is currently working on a book devoted to the place of auto/biography in philosophy and examines the ways of thinking of animals in contemporary French thought.