New Radical Enlightenment: Philosophy for a Common World By Marina Garcés (2024)

In the book New Radical Enlightenment by Marina Garcés, philosophy is reimagined as a force born from discussion and the rivalry between worldviews. Emerging from the philosophical ferment of the Enlightenment, the idea of emancipation once symbolized progress, but Garcés urges us to rethink this conflict-driven perspective. She presents the need for critical dissent as a fresh beginning for the humanities in these apocalyptic times. The productive dissent she envisions embraces multiple perspectives to tackle common problems.

In the face of rising dogmatism in all its forms—whether fundamentalism, authoritarianism, or the deepening divide between the rich and poor—Garcés calls for societies to confront these challenges with renewed urgency. Moreover, the dogmatic approach to science, data, and technology presents a unique threat. Against this backdrop, *New Radical Enlightenment* advocates for an "unfinished philosophy" that rekindles excitement in thought. The goal is not to indulge in sterile theories but to provide young people with the critical tools needed to ignite their imagination. By moving beyond historicism, Garcés reframes philosophy to address the core problems of contemporary thought, placing them within a planetary, postcolonial, and feminist framework—a philosophy truly for a common world.

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