The Speculative Turn / Continental Materialism and Realism Karel V Deventer Stadsarchief en Athenaeumbibliotheek

Deventer Stadsarchief en Athenaeumbibliotheek

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The Speculative Turn / Continental Materialism and Realism Karel V Deventer Stadsarchief en AthenaeumbibliotheekContinental philosophy has entered a new period of ferment. The long deconstructionist era was followed with a period dominated by Deleuze, which has in turn evolved into a new situation still difficult to define. However, one common thread running through the new brand of continental positions is a renewed attention to materialist and realist options in philosophy. Among the leaders of the established generation, this new focus takes numerous forms.