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"What's Wrong With Extinction?" with Claire Colebrook

Acid Horizon

CHAPTER

Philosophy of Extinction

This chapter explores the philosophical implications of extinction, weaving together literary theory and existential concepts. It examines the perspectives of significant thinkers like Derrida, Aristotle, and Foucault to challenge traditional views on human existence and mortality. The discussion encourages a reevaluation of humanity's relationship with species survival, memory, and the essence of life in the face of inevitable extinction.

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