Posthuman Knowledge

Posthuman KnowledgeExplore the transformative ideas in 'Posthuman Knowledge,' a groundbreaking work by Rosi Braidotti that critically examines the evolving definitions of humanity in today's rapidly changing world. This insightful book delves into the intersection of humanism and the humanities, highlighting how recent critiques have challenged traditional anthropocentric views. As we witness the unprecedented growth of knowledge intensive capitalism and advancements in

Explore the transformative ideas in 'Posthuman Knowledge,' a groundbreaking work by Rosi Braidotti that critically examines the evolving definitions of humanity in today's rapidly changing world. This insightful book delves into the intersection of humanism and the humanities, highlighting how recent critiques have challenged traditional anthropocentric views. As we witness the unprecedented growth of knowledge-intensive capitalism and advancements in genetic and algorithmic technologies, understanding our identity and knowledge production has never been more crucial.

In 'Posthuman Knowledge', Braidotti expertly integrates feminist, postcolonial, and anti-racist theories, revealing how the concept of 'the human' has been intricately tied to power structures and privilege. She calls for an urgent rethinking of dualities that have historically marginalized racialized and sexualized groups. This compelling text serves as a critical call to action, advocating for a multifaceted approach to knowledge that transcends anthropocentrism while addressing the discriminatory practices embedded within human interactions.

With 210 pages of thought-provoking discourse published by John Wiley & Sons (UK) in 2019, this book is a must-read for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the future of humanities and our place in the world. Each purchase comes with the benefit of free shipping, ensuring that you can easily access this essential text. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note: Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509535262
Year: 2019
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 210


Description:
The question of what defines the human, and of what is human about the humanities, have been shaken up by the radical critiques of humanism and the displacement of anthropomorphism that have gained currency in recent years, propelled in part by rapid advances in our knowledge of living systems and of their genetic and algorithmic codes coupled with the global expansion of a knowledge-intensive capitalism In Posthuman Knowledge, Rosi Braidotti takes a closer look at the impact of these developments on three major areas: the constitution of our subjectivity, the general production of knowledge and the practice of the academic humanities Drawing on feminist, postcolonial and anti-racist theory, she argues that the human was never a neutral category but one always linked to power and privilege Hence we must move beyond the old dualities in which Man defined himself, beyond the sexualized and racialized others that were excluded from humanity Posthuman knowledge, as Braidotti understands it, is not so much an alternative form of knowledge as a critical call: a call to build a multi-layered and multi-directional project that displaces anthropocentrism while pursuing the analysis of the discriminatory and violent aspects of human activity and interaction wherever they occur.Situated between the exhilaration of scientific and technological advances on the one hand and the threat of climate change devastation on the other, the posthuman convergence encourages us to think hard and creatively about what we are in the process of becoming.