This book is a critical exploration of the philosophical underpinnings and implications of
Cornelius Castoriadis reflections on Being, society and the self. The book introduces the …

This book is the first systematic reconstruction of Castoriadis' philosophical trajectory. It
critically interprets the internal shifts in Castoriadis' ontology through reconsideration of the …

The ontological turn in Castoriadis' thought is exemplified in The Imaginary Institution of
Society (IIS). Castoriadis did not stop there, however, but was drawn to enquire into more …

Only of late has the Anglophone reading public become aware of Cornelius Castoriadis and
his five decades of work. Despite the pioneering efforts of the British journal Solidarity to …

Castoriadis's encounter with autopoiesis was a decisive factor for his philosophical
trajectory. Its influence can be seen on four interconnected levels of his thought: his …

Kostas Axelos and Cornelius Castoriadis are among the most inspiring thinkers of the
second half of the 20th century. They each combine comprehensive philosophy with social …

At present only a few theories are asserting themselves against the contemporary trend of
impoverishment of social criticism. They stand out like islands in a sea of neoconservative …

This article explores the notions of indeterminacy and creation in Castoriadis' work. The
notions of indeterminacy and creation are examined in the light of Castoriadis' conception of …

Cornelius Castoriadis understood history as a self-creating order. In turn, he elaborated
history in two directions: as the political project of autonomy, and as the ontological modality …

DH: In reply to my complaints about the difficulties of teaching philosophy, Castoriadis once
proposed his ideal of a philosophical education. The entering student would follow a normal …