Georges Bataille’s «inner experience»: public self-execution for the sake of communication

The paper outlines the theoretical and methodological complexity of historical-philosophi- cal study Georges Bataille’s literary philosophical heritage, In: particular «Inner Expe- rience», one his key works, which is about to be released in Ukrainian. To this end, I analyze biographical historical-philosophical contexts writing Experience». observe main events thinker’s life, led work testify opposition most common artistic movements time (surrealism), theo- ries (existentialism), religious teachings, and, fact, anti-systemic nature work. In addi- tion, tends identify sources influence on formation views Bataille period Experience» writing. particular, political relations Bataille, especially with critics (Belgian surrealists group, G. Marcel, J.-P. Sartre), but also allies (M. Blanchot, P. Klossowski, M. Leiris, H. Masson others). Further, genesis concept «internal experience» formation, its inherent multi- faceted, multi-layered,and metaphorical nature, rooting tradition Christian mysticism reflecting state after loss faith at same time. Particularly, image labyrinth as expressive synonyms internal experience term, empha- sizes meaning fundamental word-concept philosophy. provide in- tellectual context, list points critique by representatives French intellectual communities 1940s, well arguments against critique. Eventually, ideas Experience», ways how philosophy influenced poststruc- turalism (J. Derrida, Foucault, J. Kristeva, J.-F. Lyotard).