The unexpected death of the French philosopher Bernard Stiegler is a terrible loss for those who try to “think-heal” (penser/panser) the world of global catastrophes in which we must now live and die. He was a man of extraordinary elegance, intelligence, sociability. In this rich collection, his friends compose his portrait and display the complexity as well as the insights of his thought. This is an excellent introduction to a considerable work.

Etienne Balibar, Anniversary Chair of Modern European Philosophy, Kingston University London, UK

Along with leading academics and critical minds of indisputable acuity, Nancy probes the melancholic imperative of letting go of valued friendship within the crucial motif of a broken community. He is recognized here for his monumental work, which has helped to contour determining flashpoints of thought, just action, unforeseen mappings, modalities of care and social viability.

Avital Ronell, University Professor of the Humanities, New York University, USA

Jean-Luc Nancy’s On Bernard Stielger comprises a series of essays that provide a fitting memorial to Stiegler’s philosophy and demonstrate the continued relevance of his work to thinking about the evolving relationship between humanity and technology. The contributions are, without exception, beautifully written, economical, and provocative.

Ross Abbinnett, Senior Lecturer in Sociology, University of Birmingham, UK