Vibrant Matter: A Political Ecology of Things

The Vibrant Matter book by Jane Bennett is a groundbreaking exploration of the political and theoretical implications of vital materialism.

This comprehensive guide delves into the active participation of nonhuman forces in events, challenging traditional notions of agency and politics.

Through detailed discussions of commonplace things and physical phenomena, such as stem cells, fish oils, electricity, metal, and trash, Bennett reveals the vital power of material formations and their impact on our understanding of politics and ethics.

By engaging with the concepts and claims of influential thinkers like Spinoza, Nietzsche, Thoreau, Darwin, Adorno, and Deleuze, Bennett uncovers a rich history of Western philosophy's attempts to grasp vibrant matter.

The book concludes by outlining the contours of a "green materialist" ecophilosophy, offering a fresh perspective on politics, ethics, and the natural world.

Don't miss out on this thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the complex relationships between humans and nonhuman forces in shaping our world.

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