The Disavowed Community

The Disavowed Community provides a detailed analysis of Maurice Blanchot's The Unavowable Community, exploring its critical engagement with Jean-Luc Nancy's concept of an "inoperative community." This examination unfolds over thirty years after Blanchot's original work, delving into the nuances of community and disavowal, and offering insights into the philosophical implications of Blanchot's ideas. The book serves as a significant contribution to contemporary discussions on community and identity in philosophical discourse.