

A Methodology of Possession: On the Philosophy of Nick Land
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A Methodology of Possession: On the Philosophy of Nick Land by James Ellis is a critical exploration of the radical and controversial ideas of philosopher Nick Land. Ellis examines Land's unique contributions to philosophy, focusing on his accelerationist thought, anti-humanist stance, and the intersections of cybernetics, capitalism, and the occult that define his work. The book delves into Land's early academic writings, associated with the Cybernetic Culture Research Unit (CCRU) at Warwick University, as well as his later, more extreme political positions. Ellis treats Land's philosophy as a provocative methodology that embraces dissolution of the human subject, chaos, and a fusion of theory with fiction and myth. By framing Land's approach as a "methodology of possession," Ellis highlights how Land’s work operates as an intellectual force that destabilizes traditional philosophy and embraces the impersonal flows of technology, capital, and desire. This text is essential for readers interested in contemporary continental philosophy, speculative realism, accelerationism, and the fringes of philosophical thought where theory blends with cyberculture and esoteric speculation.