I was recently interviewed on the New Books Network about my recent book, The Dialectical Self: Kierkegaard, Marx, and the Making of the Modern Subject. If you’re interesting in Kierkegaard and Marx (and Hegel), or about how personal and political freedom are deeply intertwined, (or if you're just looking to pass some time), give it a listen!!!
Read MoreI've been seeing a lot of people share some of their writing about MLK today, so at the risk of using today to sell books (but this is still America, right?), I thought I'd share a few paragraphs from the conclusion of my book. I don't claim to be an expert on MLK, but I've long thought that while he's obviously given credit as a moral exemplar and world-historical figure, he's not given the credit he deserves as a political theorist. And part of the reason might be that political theorists don't read Kierkegaard, or more broadly, that we don't always appreciate the importance of religious thought.
Read MoreAt long last, my first book, The Dialectical Self: Kierkegaard, Marx, and the Making of the Modern Subject, is out. I couldn't think of a better way to ring in the New Year.
I'd certainly love it if anyone wanted to buy a copy, and promo code PJ55 will get you 20% off at the University of Pennsylvania Press website (or you can sign up for emails for 30% off), and feel free to share this post and/or the promo code. I'd be thrilled by either.
I also thought this might be a good time to share a little bit about what the book is. However, years into this project, and I still describe it only with great difficulty. And in part this is because it's a book that will mean different things to different people.
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