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Realism, Globalization, and Latin America (Paperback)
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Throughout much of the Western tradition, human subjectivity has
been regarded as a major source of error. Thus, adapting universal
standards devoid of corrosive human influences has been thought to
be a requisite for building an optimal society. This tendency,
which is predicated on social ontological realism, historically
encouraged projects of colonization, as Western standards of
development became synonymous with universal reason and
civilization. Currently, neoliberal globalization is an extension
of this realist legacy and demands all aspects of social life to be
determined by the presumably universal wisdom of the market. Yet,
in Latin America, neoliberalism has normalized extreme inequality
and cultural mutilation as innocent outcomes of market dynamics.
The present work, accordingly, draws from Alejandro Serrano
Caldera, a Nicaraguan philosopher and social critic, to critique
realism and develop an anti-realist social vision on which to build
a new type of nation, ethic, and politics grounded on human praxis.
The point is made that this anti-realist shift offers the
possibility to democratize the current process of globalization.
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Imprint: |
VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K.
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Country of origin: |
Germany |
Release date: |
August 2008 |
First published: |
August 2008 |
Authors: |
Luigi Esposito
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 8mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
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Pages: |
140 |
ISBN-13: |
978-3-639-07020-0 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Politics & government >
General
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LSN: |
3-639-07020-8 |
Barcode: |
9783639070200 |
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