ABSTRACT

The philosophical essays of this collection argue, each time from a singular perspective, that the task of thinking is to release the element of the unconditional from various closures, and thus to make it manifest as the true and the essential task of our individual and social existence. Naming this unconditional element as the "messianic", the book displays the profound ethico-political significance of messianic thought for our contemporary world.

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chapter |14 pages

What is thinking?

chapter |8 pages

…And this palpitation of existence

In honor of Professor Harjeet Singh Gill on his 80th birthday

chapter |14 pages

When religion has (not) returned?

chapter |26 pages

(Dis)Figures of death

Taking the side of Derrida, taking the side of death

chapter |14 pages

The abyss of human freedom

chapter |22 pages

Wholly otherwise

chapter |19 pages

Of force, of rhythm, of melody