Foucault, Douglass, Fanon, and Scotus in Dialogue - On Social Construction and Freedom (Hardcover)

Through examining Douglass's and Fanon's concrete experiences of oppression, Cynthia R. Nielsen demonstrates the empirical validity of Foucault's theoretical analyses concerning power, resistance, and subject-formation. Going beyond merely confirming Foucault's insights, Douglass and Fanon expand, strengthen, and offer correctives to the emancipatory dimensions of Foucault's project. Unlike Foucault, Douglass and Fanon were not hesitant to make transhistorical judgments condemning slavery and colonization. Foucault's reticence here signals a weakness in his account of human being. This weakness sets him at cross-purposes not only with Scotus, but also with Douglass and Fanon. Scotus's anthropology provides a basis for transhistorical moral critique; thus he is a valuable dialogue partner for those concerned about social justice and human flourishing.

General

Imprint:	Palgrave Macmillan
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	New Approaches to Religion and Power
Release date:	March 2013
First published:	2013
Authors:	C. Nielsen
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	212
ISBN-13:	978-1-137-03410-6
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > General Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics & moral philosophy > Practical & applied ethics Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Theology > General Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics & moral philosophy > Practical & applied ethics Books > Religion & Spirituality > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Theology > General Promotions
LSN:	1-137-03410-6
Barcode:	9781137034106

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