A Bataillean Perspective on Migration and the Nation-State: The Politics of Active Matter as an Irreducible Force

Ahmet Er

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A Bataillean Perspective on Migration and the Nation-State: The Politics of Active Matter as an Irreducible Force

Authors:

Ahmet Er

Publisher:

Istanbul University

Main Topics:

Felsefe Tarihi (Diğer)

Journal:

Felsefe Arkivi Issue 61, pp.49-63

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Article

Publication Date:

12/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001338435

pISSN:

0378-2816

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 This study explores the relationship between migration and classical materialist reductionist approaches to matter through Batailles concept of base materialism which focuses on the idea of formless matter. Batailles notion of formless matter challenges the conceptual idealism of classical materialism by emphasizing the baseness and lowness of matter, understood in its vulgarity. His provocative use of the term base serves as a declaration: the baseness of matter is not something to be overlooked or dismissed, but rather embraced as a fundamental characteristic of its irreducible nature. Batailles idea of formless matter opposes the conceptual idealism of classical materialism, highlighting the notions of baseness and lowness in the sense of vulgarism of the concept of matter. Batailles provocative usage of the word base is a declaration of the baseness of matter is not By doing so, it allows for a reevaluation of migration not as a social threat but as an integral part of homogeneous culture. This work draws on Batailles dualism of homogeneous and heterogeneous concepts to rethink the political philosophy concerning the nation-state and migration. The analogical relationship between passive, reductive materialist views and migration is examined, emphasizing that migration should be understood beyond a mere problem. Instead, it should be seen as a constitutive element of societies. Batailles critique of materialism suggests that matter, when viewed through its formless and base characteristics, can offer a new perspective on migration. This perspective allows for the recognition of migration as an essential response within homogeneous cultures rather than an external threat. The study argues that this approach provides a more profound understanding of migration movements, acknowledging their foundational role in shaping societies. By integrating Batailles theories, this research aims to challenge the reductionist views of classical materialism and propose a more nuanced interpretation of migration. It contends that migration, analyzed through the lens of base materialism, is vital for comprehending its complex impact on social structures.

 This study explores the relationship between migration and classical materialist reductionist approaches to matter through Batailles concept of base materialism which focuses on the idea of formless matter. Batailles notion of formless matter challenges the conceptual idealism of classical materialism by emphasizing the baseness and lowness of matter, understood in its vulgarity. His provocative use of the term base serves as a declaration: the baseness of matter is not something to be overlooked or dismissed, but rather embraced as a fundamental characteristic of its irreducible nature. Batailles idea of formless matter opposes the conceptual idealism of classical materialism, highlighting the notions of baseness and lowness in the sense of vulgarism of the concept of matter. Batailles provocative usage of the word base is a declaration of the baseness of matter is not By doing so, it allows for a reevaluation of migration not as a social threat but as an integral part of homogeneous culture. This work draws on Batailles dualism of homogeneous and heterogeneous concepts to rethink the political philosophy concerning the nation-state and migration. The analogical relationship between passive, reductive materialist views and migration is examined, emphasizing that migration should be understood beyond a mere problem. Instead, it should be seen as a constitutive element of societies. Batailles critique of materialism suggests that matter, when viewed through its formless and base characteristics, can offer a new perspective on migration. This perspective allows for the recognition of migration as an essential response within homogeneous cultures rather than an external threat. The study argues that this approach provides a more profound understanding of migration movements, acknowledging their foundational role in shaping societies. By integrating Batailles theories, this research aims to challenge the reductionist views of classical materialism and propose a more nuanced interpretation of migration. It contends that migration, analyzed through the lens of base materialism, is vital for comprehending its complex impact on social structures.

 This study explores the relationship between migration and classical materialist reductionist approaches to matter through Batailles concept of base materialism which focuses on the idea of formless matter. Batailles notion of formless matter challenges the conceptual idealism of classical materialism by emphasizing the baseness and lowness of matter, understood in its vulgarity. His provocative use of the term base serves as a declaration: the baseness of matter is not something to be overlooked or dismissed, but rather embraced as a fundamental characteristic of its irreducible nature. Batailles idea of formless matter opposes the conceptual idealism of classical materialism, highlighting the notions of baseness and lowness in the sense of vulgarism of the concept of matter. Batailles provocative usage of the word base is a declaration of the baseness of matter is not By doing so, it allows for a reevaluation of migration not as a social threat but as an integral part of homogeneous culture. This work draws on Batailles dualism of homogeneous and heterogeneous concepts to rethink the political philosophy concerning the nation-state and migration. The analogical relationship between passive, reductive materialist views and migration is examined, emphasizing that migration should be understood beyond a mere problem. Instead, it should be seen as a constitutive element of societies. Batailles critique of materialism suggests that matter, when viewed through its formless and base characteristics, can offer a new perspective on migration. This perspective allows for the recognition of migration as an essential response within homogeneous cultures rather than an external threat. The study argues that this approach provides a more profound understanding of migration movements, acknowledging their foundational role in shaping societies. By integrating Batailles theories, this research aims to challenge the reductionist views of classical materialism and propose a more nuanced interpretation of migration. It contends that migration, analyzed through the lens of base materialism, is vital for comprehending its complex impact on social structures.

 Bu çalışma, Batailleın temel materyalizm kavramı aracılığıyla göç olgusu ve klasik materyalizmin indirgemeci yaklaşımları arasındaki ilişkiyi araştırmaktadır. Batailleın formsuz madde anlayışı, klasik materyalizmin kavramsal idealizmine karşı çıkarak, madde teriminin bayağılık ve aşağılık anlamlarını ön plana çıkarır. Bu yaklaşım, göçün toplumsal bir tehdit olarak değil, homojen kültürün ayrılmaz bir parçası olarak yeniden değerlendirilmesine olanak tanır. Bu çalışma, Batailleın homojen ve heterojen kavram çiftleri üzerine inşa edilerek, ulus-devlet ve göç arasındaki ilişkiyi politik açıdan yeniden düşünmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Çalışmanın amacı maddeyi pasif ve indirgemeci bir biçimde ele alan klasik materyalist görüşler ile göç olgusunun ele alınışı arasındaki paralelliği inceleyerek, göçün sadece bir problem olarak değil, toplumların yapı taşlarından biri olarak anlaşılması gerektiğini vurgulamaktır. Batailleın materyalizm eleştirisi, maddenin formsuz ve bayağı özellikleriyle ele alındığında, göç hakkında yeni bir bakış açısı sunar. Bu bakış açısı, göçü dışsal bir tehdit olarak değil, homojen kültürler içinde temel bir tepki olarak tanıma imkânı sağlar. Çalışma, bu yaklaşımın, göç hareketlerinin daha derinlemesine anlaşılmasına katkıda bulunacağını ve onların toplumları şekillendirmedeki temel rolünü vurgulayacağını iddia etmektedir. Batailleın düşünceleri aracılığıyla, bu araştırma, klasik materyalizmin indirgemeci görüşlerini sorgulamakta ve göçü daha incelikli bir perspektiften ele almayı önermektedir. Göçün temel materyalizm merceğinden analiz edilmesinin, toplumsal yapılar üzerindeki karmaşık etkilerini anlamada hayati olduğunu savunmaktadır.

Article Details

A Bataillean Perspective on Migration and the Nation-State: The Politics of Active Matter as an Irreducible Force

Authors:

Ahmet Er

Publisher:

Istanbul University

Main Topics:

Felsefe Tarihi (Diğer)

Journal:

Felsefe Arkivi Issue 61, pp.49-63

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001338435

pISSN:

0378-2816

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Article Details

Authors: Ahmet Er

Publisher: Istanbul University

Main Topics: Felsefe Tarihi (Diğer)

Journal: Felsefe Arkivi Issue 61, pp.49-63

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 12/2024

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001338435

pISSN: 0378-2816

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Authors:

Ahmet Er

Publisher:

Istanbul University

Main Topics:

Felsefe Tarihi (Diğer)

Journal:

Felsefe Arkivi Issue 61, pp.49-63

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001338435

pISSN:

0378-2816