Kojève's 1945 'Latin Empire' Idea Revived by Agamben
In 1945, Russian-French philosopher Alexandre Kojève spoke of the need to create a 'Latin Empire.' His Italian colleague Giorgio Agamben has recently taken up this 'idea.' The concept, which also foresaw the end of history and a state where only art and love remain, has been revisited in contemporary philosophical discourse. The discussion appears in a recent article in the Neue Zürcher Zeitung, highlighting the enduring relevance of Kojève's post-war vision.
Key facts
- Alexandre Kojève, a Russian-French philosopher, proposed the creation of a 'Latin Empire' in 1945.
- Giorgio Agamben, an Italian philosopher, has recently engaged with Kojève's idea.
- Kojève's thought included predictions about the end of history and a future state focused solely on art and love.
- The discussion is featured in an article by the Neue Zürcher Zeitung.
- The article is part of the Feuilleton section of the NZZ.
- The original text is in German and was published on a date not specified in the source.
- Kojève's concept is described as an 'idea' by Agamben.
- The article's title mentions 'eighty years ago' from the current date, suggesting the context of 1945.
Entities
Artists
- Alexandre Kojève
- Giorgio Agamben
Institutions
- Neue Zürcher Zeitung