Collapse (journal)

Collapse was a journal of philosophical research and development published between 2006 and 2011. It focused primarily on continental philosophy, speculative realism, and related areas of contemporary thought. The journal was notable for its commitment to publishing challenging and innovative work that pushed the boundaries of philosophical inquiry.

Published by Urbanomic, Collapse sought to foster dialogue and debate within and beyond the academic philosophical community. It featured essays, interviews, and translations of significant works by both established and emerging thinkers. A key aim was to explore the implications of contemporary philosophical thought for fields such as science, technology, politics, and art.

The journal's core editorial group included Robin Mackay, Ray Brassier, and Anna Greenspan. Over its six-year run, Collapse published contributions from a wide range of influential figures in contemporary philosophy, including Quentin Meillassoux, Graham Harman, Iain Hamilton Grant, Reza Negarestani, and Manuel DeLanda.

Each issue of Collapse typically centered around a specific theme or set of interconnected ideas, allowing for focused and in-depth exploration of complex philosophical issues. The journal's content often engaged with topics such as object-oriented ontology, materialism, nihilism, and the philosophy of technology. While no longer actively publishing new issues, the Collapse archive remains a valuable resource for researchers and students interested in contemporary continental philosophy and speculative realism. The journal has been credited with playing a significant role in shaping the intellectual landscape of the late 2000s and early 2010s within certain philosophical circles.