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Cornelius Castoriadis
(1922 - 1997)
Greek economist and philosopher
Greek economist and philosopher
Greek-French economist, social philosopher, and critic of modern societies.
Cornelius Castoriadis was a Greek-French thinker whose work spanned economics, philosophy, and political theory.
He co-founded the Socialisme ou Barbarie group, critiquing both Soviet-style communism and Western capitalism.
Castoriadis introduced the concept of “autonomy” as a self-instituting society capable of creating its own laws and institutions.
His major works, including “The Imaginary Institution of Society,” influenced debates on democracy and social institutions.
As a psychoanalyst, he integrated insights from psychology into his analysis of social imaginaries.
Castoriadis taught at several universities and engaged in public discourse, challenging prevailing ideological frameworks.
His interdisciplinary approach continues to inspire scholars in philosophy, sociology, and political science.
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Cornelius Castoriadis