The Didi-Huberman Dictionary

Abstract

A comprehensive introduction to the philosophy of Georges Didi-Huberman in dictionary form Offers a cross-disciplinary, comprehensive overview of Didi-Huberman’s thought Provides both an introductory research tool for those encountering Didi-Huberman’s philosophy for the first time as well as a resource for scholars who want to deepen and extend their knowledge of Didi-Huberman’s work Presents entries on the key concepts, figures, and motifs in his work and maps the richness of his philosophic, psychoanalytic and cultural references and inspirations Helps to situate Didi-Huberman’s critical position on Western metaphysics and humanism Gives insight into the chronological development of his key concepts and theories since 1980s until today Elaborates the contemporary relevance of Didi-Huberman’s image theory beyond the areas of philosophical aesthetics and art history in political philosophy, ethics and critical epistemology, as well as for post-colonial thought, critical race analysis and feminism The Didi-Huberman Dictionary is a specialized introduction to the thought of contemporary French philosopher Georges Didi-Huberman, best known for his path-breaking philosophy of image and for his impact on the ‘visual turn’ in theoretical humanities. With over 150 entries, including 125 main entries, the dictionary is a useful research tool for students coming to Didi-Huberman’s work for the first time. Entries range from Theodor Adorno and Anthropology through to Materiality and Memory and on to Aby Warburg and Witnessing. Researchers already familiar with his work, but who want to develop a multi-faceted and more comprehensive understanding of the philosophical and cultural references woven into his thought, will gain deeper knowledge of the nuances of his conceptual apparatus, given the interreferential and intertextual aspects of his work. The dictionary identifies and explains his key figures, inspirations and philosophical metaphors as well as introduces Didi-Huberman’s polemics with other contemporary philosophers, including Giorgio Agamben and Jacques Rancière. Entries on concepts and motifs from Didi-Huberman’s major texts that are (as of yet) not translated into English - Ce que nous voyons, ce qui nous regarde (1992), and Ninfa moderna (2002) - are also included. This is your one-stop, go-to resource for learning more about the innovative, exciting work of Georges Didi-Huberman.