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Sloterdijk's Philosophical Method: Infecting Reality

publication · 2026-04-23

In his 2003 book 'Ni le soleil ni la mort' (Pauvert), Peter Sloterdijk reflects on his earlier works, some of which caused scandal. He approaches philosophical questions in a highly personal and specific manner, examining humanity, society, and politics through a deliberate 'infection' of reality and an 'intoxicated' mode of thought.

Key facts

  • Book titled 'Ni le soleil ni la mort' published in 2003 by Pauvert
  • Author is Peter Sloterdijk
  • Book reviews his previous works, some scandalous
  • Sloterdijk's philosophical approach is personal and specific
  • He examines human, society, and politics
  • He prefers 'infection of the real' and 'intoxicated thought'

Entities

Artists

  • Peter Sloterdijk

Institutions

  • Pauvert

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