Cornelius Castoriadis was one of the most original critical thinkers of the second half of the twentieth century. This book is an ambitious and intriguing attempt to understand the current global constellation through Castoriadis's political philosophy of autonomy - a rich and thought-provoking reading.

Peter Wagner, Research Professor of Social Sciences, ICREA and University of Barcelona, Spain

This is a vigorous and thought-provoking book, exploring original ways of linking Castoriadis´s work to the politics of the early twenty-first century.

Johann P. Arnason, Emeritus Professor of Sociology, La Trobe University, Australia and Charles University, Czech Republic

A brilliant and lively engagement with one of the great social theorists of the twentieth century. Even today, Castoriadis' groundbreaking reflections on autonomy still point towards unexpected pathways out of a global crisis. In this decisive moment, Schismenos, Spannos and Ioannou cogently demonstrate why his work remains more relevant than ever.

Jerome Roos, Fellow in International Political Economy, The London School of Economics and Political Science, UK