Over the past two decades, the renowned political theorist William
E. Connolly has developed a powerful theory of pluralism as the
basis of a territorial politics. In this concise volume, Connolly
launches a new defense of pluralism, contending that it has a
renewed relevance in light of pressing global and national
concerns, including the war in Iraq, the movement for a Palestinian
state, and the fight for gay and lesbian rights. Connolly contends
that deep, multidimensional pluralism is the best way to promote
justice and inclusion without violence. He advocates a deep
pluralism--in contrast to shallow, secular pluralism--that helps to
create space for different groups to bring their religious faiths
into the public realm. This form of deep pluralism extends far
beyond faith, encompassing multiple dimensions of social and
personal lives, including household organization and sexuality.
Connolly looks at pluralism not only in light of faith but also
in relation to evil, ethics, relativism, globalization, and
sovereignty. In the process, he engages many writers and
theorists--among them, Spinoza, William James, Henri Bergson,
Marcel Proust, Gilles Deleuze, Giorgio Agamben, Talal Asad, Michael
Hardt, and Antonio Negri. "Pluralism" is the first book in which
Connolly explains the relationship between pluralism and the
experience of time, and he offers readings of several films that
address how time is understood, including "Time Code," "Far from
Heaven," "Waking Life," and "The Maltese Falcon." In this necessary
book Connolly brings a compelling, accessible philosophical
critique together with his personal commitment to an inclusive
political agenda to suggest how we might--and why we
must--cultivate pluralism within both society and ourselves.
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