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The collection of essays contained in this volume is impressive and unprecedented in its presentation of the leading figures and themes of contemporary critical theory. It represents the epitome of critical theory as it is currently practiced across different fields of concern. -- David Ingram, Professor of Philosophy at Loyola University Chicago This is an extraordinary volume of papers by outstanding contemporary thinkers, topically focused on urgent issues raised by our critical times. Its individual essays and its overall approach are sure to have a significant and lasting impact on contemporary thought. -- Christopher Zurn, Professor of Social and Political Philosophy at University of Massachusetts, Boston

The collection of essays contained in this volume is impressive and unprecedented in its presentation of the leading figures and themes of contemporary critical theory. It represents the epitome of critical theory as it is currently practiced across different fields of concern. -- David Ingram, Professor of Philosophy at Loyola University Chicago This is an extraordinary volume of papers by outstanding contemporary thinkers, topically focused on urgent issues raised by our critical times. Its individual essays and its overall approach are sure to have a significant and lasting impact on contemporary thought. -- Christopher Zurn, Professor of Social and Political Philosophy at University of Massachusetts, Boston Critical Theory in Critical Times tackles a crucial topic: the relevance of German and French critical theory to 21st century politics and emancipatory projects. This excellent collection of essays shows that we have to rethink the core concepts and scope of critical theory in light of contemporary challenges to democracy, human rights, and socio-economic justice posed by neo-liberal forms of globalization, and by critical theorys' own insufficient attention to colonialism and post colonialism. By reflexively reassessing and revising critical theoretical approaches, this volume demonstrates the continued relevance of critical theory today and is a must read for anyone interested in progressive social change. -- Jean L. Cohen, Nell and Herbert M. Singer Professor of Political Thought and Contemporary Civilization, Columbia University

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Penelope Deutscher is Joan and Sarepta Harrison Professor of Philosophy at Northwestern University. She is the author or editor of a number of books, including Foucault/Derrida Fifty Years Later (2016) and Foucault's Futures: A Critique of Reproductive Reason (2017), both from Columbia University Press. Cristina Lafont is professor of philosophy at Northwestern University. She is the author of The Linguistic Turn in Hermeneutic Philosophy (1999), Heidegger, Language, and World-Disclosure (2000), and Global Governance and Human Rights (2012), and coeditor of The Habermas Handbook.

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