What is it about?
An introduction to an edited volume on the work of the Greek-French philosopher Cornelius Castoriadis, who made outstanding contributions to the philosophy of the imagination. This is a collection of articles by Australian intellectuals who participated in annual seminar spanning 15 years on Castoriadis' philosophy and social theory.
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Why is it important?
The contributions to the volume offer a unique antipodean (=Australian) perspective on Castoriadis' philosophy.
Perspectives
The editor of the volume, Peter Murphy, first encountered Castoriadis' work in Brisbane (Australia) in 1971.
Peter Murphy
La Trobe University
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This page is a summary of: Introduction: Castoriadis in the Antipodes, November 2025, De Gruyter,
DOI: 10.1163/9789004747418_002.
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