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In this book, Spinoza's political theory is examined through an analysis of his engagement with the practical politics of his day in the United Provinces. 17th-century Dutch history, political life and political thought, and in particular Dutch republicanism, represent an important context in which to discuss Spinoza's political philosophy. The significance of Spinoza's republicanism is highlighted in a comparison with English political thought and its presuppositions in the 17th century.
The tremendous progress in astronomical observations over the past
sixty years has revealed a vast structured universe whose
fundamental parti cles are galaxies, and clusters thereof. The
interpretation of the new astronomical evidence owes much to
Einstein's insights and deductions. All our knowledge of the world
derives from the light, more generally the energy, which reaches us
from near and far. Einstein recognised the vital role of energy as
the solE basis of our information about the workings of nature; his
Special Theory of Relativity showed how our understanding of space
and time Is linked with measurements involving reflecting light
signals. He further demonstrated that matter exists in two
interchangeable forms - a mass form and an energy form - which
interact closely at all levels. His General Theory of Relativity
dealt with the nature of this interaction in the context of
gravitational fields, and led to a view of the universe which was
soon observationally confirmed. Einstein's methods and results form
the theoretical basis of modern cosmology which has spawned many
'models' of the universe; how ever, they all deal with an
Einstein-type universe and they all employ his geometric approach
to describe it."
Sovereignty is sometimes regarded as a concept with a fixed
meaning, as something that can only be kept or lost, and which at
the present time is under threat from globalisation, the erosion of
the nation state and European integration. Raia Prokhovnik develops
a strong argument for sovereignty as a robust concept with many
conceptualisations in the past, and capable of further fruitful
reconceptualisation in the future. The book explores the history of
the
concept, contemporary theoretical developments, and current
political
issues around sovereignty that have crucial practical and
institutional implications.
The idea of international political theory after Hobbes is a timely
and lively focus through which to raise key questions about
international politics, and to set up dialogues between historical
political theory and contemporary theories of international
relations about the legacy of Hobbes in international politics. The
move by political theorists towards consideration of the
international realm and the consequent blurring of the distinction
between domestic and international politics over recent years has
been marked. In the light of these changes, the role of Hobbes in
the dominant realist theory of International Relations requires
urgent re-examination. This book makes an important and distinctive
contribution to the argument that international political theory is
moving beyond the reading of Hobbes as a founding theorist of the
modern state in an inter-state system perpetuated by orthodox
International Relations. The volume brings together a set of
internationally-respected researchers with an expertise on Hobbes'
views on international relations in the context of the history of
political thought, Hobbesian realism, and on Hobbes and
contemporary international political theory.
Dialogues with Contemporary Political Theorists consists of a
series of dialogues with pre-eminent contemporary political
theorists that are undertaken by political theorists, who are
currently interested in and engaged by their work. The dialogues
deal with the influences upon and significant works of these major
theorists as well as their views on the current state of political
theory and the significant issues of contemporary politics. The
political theorists who are the focus of these dialogues represent
all major aspects of contemporary political theory, and are drawn
from several areas of the globe. What they have in common and
reveal in these interviews are fascinating backgrounds and
influences and highly individual perspectives on theory and
politics. The upshot is a multi-faceted introduction to political
theory today.
A lively and engaging collection which explains the various strands
of political theory, identifies key futures trends and explores the
foundations of contemporary debate. Features interviews with
pre-eminent theorists, including Quentin Skinner, Carole Pateman
and Alex Honneth.
The tremendous progress in astronomical observations over the past
sixty years has revealed a vast structured universe whose
fundamental parti cles are galaxies, and clusters thereof. The
interpretation of the new astronomical evidence owes much to
Einstein's insights and deductions. All our knowledge of the world
derives from the light, more generally the energy, which reaches us
from near and far. Einstein recognised the vital role of energy as
the solE basis of our information about the workings of nature; his
Special Theory of Relativity showed how our understanding of space
and time Is linked with measurements involving reflecting light
signals. He further demonstrated that matter exists in two
interchangeable forms - a mass form and an energy form - which
interact closely at all levels. His General Theory of Relativity
dealt with the nature of this interaction in the context of
gravitational fields, and led to a view of the universe which was
soon observationally confirmed. Einstein's methods and results form
the theoretical basis of modern cosmology which has spawned many
'models' of the universe; how ever, they all deal with an
Einstein-type universe and they all employ his geometric approach
to describe it."
Raia Prokhovnik develops a strong argument for sovereignty as a
robust concept with many conceptualizations, and capable of further
fruitful reconceptualization. The book explores contemporary
theoretical developments and current political issues around
sovereignty that have crucial practical and institutional
implications.
Dutch republicanism represents a crucially important context within
which to discuss Spinoza's political theory and his conception of
politics. Spinoza and Republicanism provides an important account
of his key political concepts, as well as a fresh and stimulating
perspective on the links between Spinoza's two political works and
contemporaneous debate and traditions. By identifying the
distinctiveness of Dutch republicanism and Spinoza's contribution
to it, Raia Prokhovnik also throws new light on recent discussions
of republicanism and its history.
The idea of international political theory after Hobbes is a timely
and lively focus through which to raise key questions about
international politics, and to set up dialogues between historical
political theory and contemporary theories of international
relations about the legacy of Hobbes in international politics. The
move by political theorists towards consideration of the
international realm and the consequent blurring of the distinction
between domestic and international politics over recent years has
been marked. In the light of these changes, the role of Hobbes in
the dominant realist theory of International Relations requires
urgent re-examination. This book makes an important and distinctive
contribution to the argument that international political theory is
moving beyond the reading of Hobbes as a founding theorist of the
modern state in an inter-state system perpetuated by orthodox
International Relations. The volume brings together a set of
internationally-respected researchers with an expertise on Hobbes'
views on international relations in the context of the history of
political thought, Hobbesian realism, and on Hobbes and
contemporary international political theory.
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