In our MICE essay, we explore the intriguing overlap between JP Deranty’s social philosophy and Neville Buch’s historiographical insights, highlighting their shared roots in critical theory. We discuss how both scholars confront the crisis of “denoetization” and advocate for a return to Aristotelian flourishing, emphasizing the importance of human authorship in shaping our narratives and institutions. We invite you to read our paper and share your thoughts.
Abstract
This essay investigates the conceptual intersection between the social philosophy of Dr. Jean-Philippe (JP) Deranty and the historiographical framework of Dr. Neville Buch. Drawing primarily on Deranty’s 2021/2022 volume, Whither Work?, and Buch’s systemic analysis in The Architecture of Error, the analysis identifies a shared foundation in Frankfurt School critical theory, particularly the communicative action of Jürgen Habermas and the pragmatic idealism of John Dewey. Both scholars diagnose a modern crisis of “denoetization”—the liquidation of human judgment by technical or managerial systems—and advocate for a return to Aristotelian flourishing. While Deranty focuses on the democratization of the workplace and the “productive dimension” of work collectives, Buch emphasizes the “uncoiling” of historical error through Spiral Historiography. Ultimately, their connection lies in a mutual commitment to reclaiming human authorship over narratives and institutions that have been compressed by a narrow “techné mindset.”
https://www.academia.edu/165905262/JP_Deranty
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