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Violence and Civility - On the Limits of Political Philosophy (Paperback): Etienne Balibar

Violence and Civility - On the Limits of Political Philosophy (Paperback)

Etienne Balibar; Translated by G.M. Goshgarian

Series: The Wellek Library Lectures

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In Violence and Civility, Etienne Balibar boldly confronts the insidious causes of violence, racism, nationalism, and ethnic cleansing worldwide, as well as mass poverty and dispossession. Through a novel synthesis of theory and empirical studies of contemporary violence, the acclaimed thinker pushes past the limits of political philosophy to reconceive war, revolution, sovereignty, and class. Through the pathbreaking thought of Derrida, Balibar builds a topography of cruelty converted into extremism by ideology, juxtaposing its subjective forms (identity delusions, the desire for extermination, and the pursuit of vengeance) and its objective manifestations (capitalist exploitation and an institutional disregard for life). Engaging with Marx, Hegel, Hobbes, Clausewitz, Schmitt, and Luxemburg, Balibar introduces a new, productive understanding of politics as antiviolence and a fresh approach to achieving and sustaining civility. Rooted in the principles of transformation and empowerment, this theory brings hope to a world increasingly divided even as it draws closer together.

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Imprint: Columbia University Press
Country of origin: United States
Series: The Wellek Library Lectures
Release date: October 2016
Authors: Etienne Balibar
Translators: G.M. Goshgarian
Dimensions: 229 x 152 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback - Trade
Pages: 232
ISBN-13: 978-0-231-15399-7
Languages: English
Subtitles: French
Categories: Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political science & theory
Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Peace studies > General
Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Social & political philosophy
Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Violence in society > General
Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Social & political philosophy
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LSN: 0-231-15399-6
Barcode: 9780231153997

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