Post-Kantianism and Critical Theory
We have research expertise in post-Kantian philosophy and Critical Theory (where this includes Marxism).
We are particularly interested in the influence of post-Kantian philosophy on critical theory and in the ways in which neglected figures in post-Kantian philosophy can provide resources for contemporary critical theory.
A key area of interest for our research is translating philosophical texts from the traditions of post-Kantianism and critical theory. In collaboration with Conny Rhode, Dr James Clarke has translated J. B. Erhard's 1795 essay Apologie des Teufels and is currently editing a series of translations of early post-Kantian philosophical texts for the British Journal for the History of Philosophy.
Related links
Reason, Right and Revolution network
Our researchers explore the nature and significance of early post-Kantian practical philosophy through the Reason, Right and Revolution research network, led by Dr James Clarke and Gabriel Gottlieb (Xavier University, Cincinnati).
People
- Dr James Clarke Post-Kantian practical philosophy, especially Erhard, Fichte, and Hegel. The philosophy of recognition.
- Dr Owen Hulatt Hegel's aesthetics and social philosophy. Adorno's Critical Theory and Althusser's Marxism.
Staff in related departments
- Professor Werner Bonefeld (Department of Politics) Marx, the Frankfurt School and Open Marxism.
- Thomas Dowling (twd510@york.ac.uk)
An historical review and reconstruction of 'reification' (supervisors: Dr James Clarke and Dr Owen Hulatt) - Denise Goh (denise.goh@york.ac.uk) Post-truth as a Struggle for Recognition: a critical analysis of ideology, identity and institutions in knowledge preservation (supervisors: Dr James Clarke and Dr Owen Hulatt)