The book "Jacques Rancière" offers a comprehensive and critical introduction to the work of contemporary French philosopher Jacques Rancière. It is the first introduction in any language that covers all essential aspects of his writings, providing an accessible presentation as well as an in-depth evaluation of his significant contributions to the fields of politics, pedagogy, history, literature, film theory, and aesthetics. The development of Rancière's thoughts over the past forty-five years is traced and contextualized within the diverse intellectual frameworks in which he intervenes. The book highlights Rancière's egalitarian critique of his former teacher Louis Althusser and follows the subsequent elaboration of his original conception of equality. Additionally, key terms in Rancière's unique philosophical vocabulary are explained and analyzed, contributing to a deeper understanding of his later political approaches and his ongoing exploration of art and aesthetics.