Political philosopher Richard Rorty s influence on contemporary thought has increased in tandem with the controversy his outspoken views have provoked. His rejection of the grand, metaphysical questions of traditional philosophy has made him the most prominent living thinker in social and political theory. By declaring himself a pragmatist Rorty has attempted to shift the direction of modern philosophy toward the question of how to achieve a better, more humane, and more tolerant society. Redescription a process through which we invent novel, attractive depictions of our current social...
Political philosopher Richard Rorty s influence on contemporary thought has increased in tandem with the controversy his outspoken views have provoked...
Political philosopher Richard Rorty s influence on contemporary thought has increased in tandem with the controversy his outspoken views have provoked. His rejection of the grand, metaphysical questions of traditional philosophy has made him the most prominent living thinker in social and political theory. By declaring himself a pragmatist Rorty has attempted to shift the direction of modern philosophy toward the question of how to achieve a better, more humane, and more tolerant society. Redescription a process through which we invent novel, attractive depictions of our current social...
Political philosopher Richard Rorty s influence on contemporary thought has increased in tandem with the controversy his outspoken views have provoked...
What does it take to become a citizen of a particular nation? Is it justified to restrict membership of a society, and if so, on what grounds? This book explores a series of pressing, controversial issues surrounding the acquisition of citizenship, in theory and practice.
What does it take to become a citizen of a particular nation? Is it justified to restrict membership of a society, and if so, on what grounds? This bo...
Exploring ideas of Democracy in history, philosophy and contemporary practice, this book introduces and critically examines the different senses in which democracies - whether direct, representative, deliberative or radical - invoke the ideal of 'rule by the people'.
"Democracy" combines comparison of historical models, from those of ancient Athens and the early modern Republican traditions, with a sustained focus on contemporary trends and debates in political philosophy. It addresses the relationship of democracy to other key concepts such as liberty, equality and citizenship, aspects...
Exploring ideas of Democracy in history, philosophy and contemporary practice, this book introduces and critically examines the different senses in...
When groups feature in political philosophy, it is usually in one of three contexts: the redressing of past or current injustices suffered by ethnic or cultural minorities; the nature and scope of group rights; and questions around how institutions are supposed to treat a certain specific identity/cultural/ethnic group. What is missing from these debates is a comprehensive analysis of groups as both agents and objects of social policies. While this has been subject to much scrutiny by sociologists and social psychologists, it has received less attention from a normative and philosophical...
When groups feature in political philosophy, it is usually in one of three contexts: the redressing of past or current injustices suffered by ethni...
Can, and should, liberalism make itself hospitable to a politics which does justice to climate change? To what extent are the values, methods, and assumptions of liberalism adaptable to the challenges raised? Liberal thinking - broadly construed - may dominate the Academy and the political landscape. Are the environmental priorities that are thrown into relief by climate change a threat to it, or are they an opportunity for it to show its worth? This book explores fresh arguments by leading scholars, both of whom are sceptical of liberalism's capacity to meet these challenges, and sympathetic...
Can, and should, liberalism make itself hospitable to a politics which does justice to climate change? To what extent are the values, methods, and ass...
From bans on religious symbols in public spaces, to the provision of abortion by doctors, recent cases across Europe have highlighted acute dilemmas about how best to respond to the claims of individuals or groups feeling that their values or beliefs are not treated fairly by the law.
Diversity in Europe uses the resources of political theory alongside comparative analysis of contemporary practices in different countries (Germany, Italy, Turkey, Spain and the UK) to explore the challenges diversity poses for European democracies. Crucial throughout is whether the...
From bans on religious symbols in public spaces, to the provision of abortion by doctors, recent cases across Europe have highlighted acute dilemma...
