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Author: William L. Remley
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The influence of anarchists such as Proudhon and Bakunin is apparent in Jean-Paul Sartres political writings, from his early works of the 1920s to Critique of Dialectical Reason, his largest political piece. Yet, scholarly debate overwhelmingly concludes that his political philosophy is a Marxist one. In this landmark study, William L. Remley sheds new light on the crucial role of anarchism in Sartres writing, arguing that it fundamentally underpins the body of his political work. Sartres political philosophy has been infrequently studied and neglected in recent years. Introducing newly translated material from his early oeuvre, as well as providing a fresh perspective on his colossal Critique of Dialectical Reason, this book is a timely re-invigoration of this topic. It is only in understanding Sartres anarchism that one can appreciate the full meaning not only of the Critique, but of Sartres entire political philosophy. This book sets forth an entirely new approach to Sartres political philosophy by arguing that it espouses a far more radical anarchist position than has been previously attributed to it. In doing so, *Jean-Paul Sartres Anarchist Philosophy* not only fills an important gap in Sartre scholarship but also initiates a much needed revision of twentieth century thought from an anarchist perspective. **Review I couldnt put this beautifully written book down. From its first line onward, it is a rich, page-turner, full of insight, nuanced discussion, erudition, and breadth. Sartres affinity to anarchy is well known, especially in his interviews with his godson John (Tito) Gerassi, but his classic early critique of the anarchic consciousness is also often overlooked. This wonderful work brings all together in a breath-taking intellectual and political history, hitting head-on problems of sovereignty, state, and government, distinctions often overlooked in their importance. Its worth reading beyond ones interest in Sartres thought since, as a work of political intellectual history primarily of English, French, and German anarchism, it stands on its own. There is much at which to applause and with which to disagree or recommend for improvement, which amounts, in sum, and in true attunement with philosophies of anarchy, a work deserving of celebration and reflection-a, in short, must read. Lewis Gordon, Professor of Philosophy, University of Connecticut, USA Anyone interested in Sartres political theorizing should read Remleys groundbreaking study. In challenging standard readings that affix Sartre to the hip of Marx and in clearly delineating Sartres anarchist influences and commitments, this monograph will change the shape of how we understand Sartres political development and mature political thought. Matthew Eshleman, Associate Professor of Philosophy, University of North Carolina, USA This original and welcome addition to the critical work on Sartres political philosophy sets it in the context of an analysis of historical theories of anarchism. Based on a close reading of some of Sartres most difficult texts up to and including the Critique of Dialectical Reason (1960), it teases out the different strands which manifest themselves in these works and refuses to go along with accepted interpretations of Sartres relationship to Marxism. Margaret Majumdar, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, University of Portsmouth, UK About the Author William L. Remley is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Saint Peters University in New Jersey, USA. He has published several articles on Sartre including Sartre and Engels the Critique of Dialectical Reason and the Confrontation on the Dialectics of Nature,(2012) and le Juif et le Colon, Figures psychologiques chez Jean-Paul Sartre et Frantz Fanon (2013).
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Instead of dwelling on the biological, physiological, or even the genetic aspects of our evolution, Titans of the Forests takes a completely different approach, which could be referred to as the unchartered and neglected field of macroevolution. Uniquely captivating, controversial, and very readable, it is the authors contention that we as a species were continuously forced to change our way of obtaining nourishment, or rather our various economies, in order to adapt to the ever-changing world. And as a result of this economic adaptation, our species would then and only then begin to slowly change into the modern humans of today. For much too long, the worlds scientific community has directed the discussion of our incredible evolution. As a matter of fact, our species biological, physiological, psychological, and cultural evolution has been instigated, propelled, and shaped by our economic adaptation to a fluctuating environment. In a very real sense, the scientists are so far into the trees that they have actually ignored the forest. Consequently, we teach human evolution as a hodgepodge of different theories within the realm of microevolution, thus failing to understand or even to recognize the economic thread that binds them altogether. By integrating the timeline of our prehistoric past with that of our earliest known economies (food gathering, scavenging, and nomadism), the author was able to synthesize a sequence of events that illustrates the economic basis of our remarkable ascension and the beginnings of our present day institutions. He not only reveals the genesis behind the cultural forces that exist within every human society, but for the first time, he has created a systematic and holistic approach in explaining the how and the why we have economically, physiologically, and then culturally evolved. For unlike the rest of the animal kingdom, we have possessed the extraordinary ability to change our economy, which has made us an extremely adaptable species. -- Praise for Titans of the Forests In a world of increasing academic and expert specialization, it is rare to find a text so grand in scope and holistic in perspective. In anthropological terms, Mr. Short has produced what might be called a four-field approach to the history of the homo sapien sapien species that combines cultural, biological, archaeological, and linguistic evidence. But, the product will not only appeal to anthropologists, but also to many types of social scientists as well as non-academics interested in human evolution. The argument extends beyond evolution as it grapples with age-old questions of social organization and cultural meaning captured best in the title of Paul Gauguins painting Where do we come from? What are we? Where are we going? Given the wide array of themes, research, and disciplines that have covered the human question, one would expect any attempt at synthesis to be scattered and disorganized. To the contrary, Mr. Shorts writing is clear, accessible, and engaging. I could imagine using it in an introduction to Anthropology class just as likely as in a community book club. What is unique about Mr. Shorts contribution is how he links our physical evolution to economics. However, despite the books economic base of analysis, it steers clear of repeating the mistakes of Marxist teleological assumptions about human development instead seeking to position our present social and economic organization in speculative and innovative theories of our past. Namely, Mr. Short argues that the nomadic economies of pre-agricultural humans provide the basis of every institution found in contemporary societies. Dr. Andrew Nelson, Department of Anthropology, University of North Texas
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