Alexandre Kojève: Adventures between Philosophy and Wisdom

This article examines Alexandre Kojève’s attempts to differentiate between philosophy and wisdom; he thought of the two, particularly later on in his career, but also earlier, as distinctly non-identical. I trace Kojève’s transition from philosophy to practice in the corridors of power, motivated by...

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Published in:Thesis eleven 2023-10, Vol.178 (1), p.66-71
Main Author: Tihanov, Galin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Globalization
Philosophy
State role
Wisdom
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Summary:This article examines Alexandre Kojève’s attempts to differentiate between philosophy and wisdom; he thought of the two, particularly later on in his career, but also earlier, as distinctly non-identical. I trace Kojève’s transition from philosophy to practice in the corridors of power, motivated by his quest for wisdom, by outlining in some detail his stance on globalisation and the role of the state in his post-war dialogue with Carl Schmitt.
ISSN:0725-5136
1461-7455
DOI:10.1177/07255136231199828