RANCIÈRE

RANCIÈRE

Book Summary

This essay proposes a renewed reading of Jacques Rancière's thought, moving away from power-centered interpretations to explore the potency of shared intelligence. Federico Galende delves into the notion of a "communism of intelligences," where emancipation does not arise from a unified struggle for a common cause, but from a common struggle for causes that are profoundly singular. The book examines the performative character of practices, words, and theories in the construction of sensible communities, offering a reflection on how human beings actualize their capacities and spread their powers.

What is it about?

The author draws on the thought of French philosopher Jacques Rancière to build an analysis of emancipation and the construction of the common. Unlike studies that focus on power structures, this book centers on the potency that emanates from a shared intelligence. Galende argues that what unites individuals in their process of emancipation is not a single, collective cause, but the ability to struggle in common for causes that are, at the same time, singular to each. Throughout its pages, the performative character of everyday practices, words, and theories is explored, analyzing how these contribute to the formation of sensible communities. The work reflects on transmission between human beings, understood as a process of actualizing capacities and spreading powers, where the equality of intelligences is the starting point, not the goal.

Main Themes

• Intellectual emancipation from a communal and singular perspective.
• The concept of "communism of intelligences" as a basis for political action.
• The performativity of practices, language, and theory in the construction of sensible communities.
• The transmission of capacities and powers between individuals as a political act.
• The equality of intelligences as a presupposition, not an objective.

Who is it recommended for?

This book is aimed at readers interested in contemporary political philosophy, especially the thought of Jacques Rancière. It is ideal for students and professionals of philosophy, political science, sociology, and critical theory. It will also be of great value to those seeking a deep and original reflection on the mechanisms of emancipation, the construction of the common, and the performative nature of political action, beyond traditional approaches to power.

What this book contributes

• A novel interpretation centered on potency, rather than power, within Rancière's work.
• Conceptual tools to rethink emancipation from singularity and shared intelligence.
• A detailed analysis of how practices and language build sensible and political communities.
• A reflection on the transmission and spread of capacities as fundamental political acts.

Technical Sheet

• Author: Federico Galende
• Publisher: Eterna Cadencia Editora SRL, CUIT
• Language: Spanish
• Subject: Ethics and moral philosophy
• Collection: Essay
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition Date: February 2020
• Number of pages: 160
• Weight: 250 g

Editorial Review

This essay distinguishes itself through its original approach and its ability to break away from more conventional readings of Rancière. Federico Galende offers a dense yet accessible work that invites us to rethink politics from the power of the common and the singular. His analysis of performativity and the transmission of capacities makes it a stimulating read for those looking for solid theoretical tools to understand processes of emancipation in the contemporary world. It is a valuable contribution for the specialized reader who wishes to delve deeper into current debates in political philosophy.