The first English-language analysis of this highly influential French philosopher's work on epistemology, poetic imagination and temporality
Zbigniew Kotowicz gives us the first English language, in-depth presentation of the entire spectrum of Bachelard’s work: epistemology, poetic imagination and temporality. And he explores an old philosophical tradition that Bachelard’s thought opens up – atomism – a doctrine that has been almost forgotten and is much misunderstood.
The first English-language analysis of this highly influential French philosopher's work on epistemology, poetic imagination and temporality
Zbigniew Kotowicz gives us the first English language, in-depth presentation of the entire spectrum of Bachelard’s work: epistemology, poetic imagination and temporality. And he explores an old philosophical tradition that Bachelard’s thought opens up – atomism – a doctrine that has been almost forgotten and is much misunderstood.
Gaston Bachelard (1884–1962) was a seminal figure in contemporary French philosophy. Together with Michel Foucault, Georges Canguilhem and Jean Cavaillès, he shaped the `French epistemological’ school of philosophy of science.
In France, Bachelard is a towering presence; in the English-speaking world, he is little known. Now, Zbigniew Kotowicz gives us the first English language, in-depth presentation of the entire spectrum of Bachelard’s work: epistemology, poetic imagination and temporality. And he explores an old philosophical tradition that Bachelard’s thought opens up – atomism – a doctrine that has been almost forgotten and is much misunderstood.
“Kotowicz brings a truly Bachelardian spirit to this brilliant and absorbing account of his philosophy. Touching on the current of atomism that runs through much of his writing, Kotowicz shows how, for Bachelard, the mind is at peace when it is at work, and at work in creativity. From the originality of Bachelard's analyses of scientific rationality to the wisdom of his writing on the elements, the poetic imaginary, and time, this insightful book opens up new ways to explore his thought.”
After reading Kotowicz's book, I find that I have become intrigued by Bachelard; as much by the discontinuities and apparent contradictions as by the overall coherence. Gaston Bachelard: A Philosophy of the Surreal is a fascinating book, a pleasure to read, and a work that will provoke thought and, quite likely, disagreement. By the end it does not seem that Bachelard is any easier to pin down, but there are quite a number of moments of compelling clarity.--J Paetkau "Useful Illusions"
Zbigniew Kotowicz spent some fifteen years working as a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist, mostly with R. D. Laing's Philadelphia Association. Subsequently, he took a doctorate in philosophy at the University of Warwick. He was Wellcome Research Fellow in the History of Medicine in the Department of History, Goldsmiths, University of London. He is research fellow at the Centre for Philosophy of Science of the University of Lisbon since 2011.
Analyses Bachelard's work on epistemology, poetic imagination and temporalityGaston Bachelard was a seminal figure in contemporary French philosophy. Together with Jean Cavaill
Gaston Bachelard (1884-1962) was a seminal figure in contemporary French philosophy. Together with Michel Foucault, Georges Canguilhem and Jean Cavaills, he shaped the 'French epistemological' school of philosophy of science. In France, Bachelard is a towering presence; in the English-speaking world, he is little known. Now, Zbigniew Kotowicz gives us the first English language, in-depth presentation of the entire spectrum of Bachelard's work: epistemology, poetic imagination and temporality. And he explores an old philosophical tradition that Bachelard's thought opens up - atomism - a doctrine that has been almost forgotten and is much misunderstood.
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.