Politics of Transindividuality

Jason Read, Ph.D. (2001), Binghamton University, is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Southern Maine. He published multiple essays on Spinoza, Marx, Althusser, and Deleuze. Among his writings is The Micro-Politics of Capital: Marx on the Prehistory of the Present (SUNY, 2003).

• Acknowledgements List of Abbreviations Introduction: Transindividuality (A Concept for Marxism) 1. Transindividuality as Critique: Spinoza, Hegel, Marx Excursus One: Transindividuality as Politics in the Thought of Etienne Balibar 2. 'The Obscure Zone': Individuating Simondon Excursus Two: Affective Composition: Toward a Spinozist Critique of Political Economy 3. The Hidden Abode of Individuation: The Political Economy of Transindividuality in Stiegler and Virno Excursus Three: The Noopolitics of Capital: Imitation and Invention in Maurizio chapter 4. Short-Circuits: The Politics and Economics of Transindividuality Conclusion Bibliography Index

“Among the rapidly expanding ensemble of high quality research on the topic of “transindividuality”, Jason Read’s exploration stands out for its philosophical depth, comprehensive discussion of sources, and creative contribution to a renewed Marxist interpretation. It definitely provides a fresh departure.” Etienne Balibar, author of The Philosophy of Marx.