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The focus of this volume is to address a fundamental concept in
political thought-the state of nature-through a comparative and
cross-cultural approach. Western social contract thinking usually
falls along lines identified with scholars like Hobbes or Rousseau,
with accordant debate over whether humans are good, bad, or just
selfish, conflict prone or cooperative, egocentric or altruistic,
with subordinate discussions about the proper limits of sovereign
authority. Depending on how one views the natural condition of
human beings and the communities which they build, various
questions arise. What constitutes a good or natural political order
and why? What is the best basis for understanding the nature of
sovereignty or political legitimacy, and what is its future? In an
age of increased global interaction and potential cultural,
civilization-based, misunderstanding, this volume takes the
Hobbesian rhetorical device of a pre-social contract state of
nature and seeks to address this concept-and thereby, many of the
aforementioned questions-in light of contributions from non-Western
thinkers.In our globalizing age when cultures and peoples
increasingly talk and interact, it is not viable to use only
Western political thinkers to address allegedly universal concepts.
So we overtly seek to break open the frame of reference for any
future discussion of the state of nature. This volume will add to
the emerging body of work grouped under the heading of Comparative
Political Thought, and serves as a model for how key political
concepts may be addressed in a comparative and cross-civilizational
manner. This has the potential of contributing to a richer and
multifaceted mode of political theorizing. Chapters in the book
engage Chinese, Indic, Polynesian, Jewish, Babylonian, and Islamic
interpretations of this fundamental question of politics. From
this, one may better see how competing normative frameworks are
then reflected in the practice of worldly politics. In addressing
competing interpretations of the state of nature, the exclusionary
hegemonic aspects of the Western canon may be both exposed and
potentially reconciled with alternative visions of political
behavior, legitimacy, justice, rights, and appropriate social and
political behavior.
At its core, politics is all about relations of rule. Accordingly
one of the central preoccupations of political theory is what it
means for human beings to rule over one another or share in a
process of ruling. While political theorists tend to regard rule as
a necessary evil, this book aims to explain how rule need not be
understood as anathema to political life. Rather, by looking at
some of the earliest traditions of political thought we can rethink
rule in ways that evoke stewardship rather than domination. Stuart
Gray argues that hierarchical ideas about rule coevolved with
political divisions between the human and non-human in western
theory. The earliest discernible Greek thought advanced an
instrumental relationship between humans and their environment, a
position that has persisted into our current age. While this seems
a defensible position, Gray points out that such instrumental
understandings of the nonhuman world have gotten us into serious
trouble, including problems of deforestation, global warming,
rising sea levels, species loss, and peak oil. To rethink the
concept of rule, A Defense of Rule turns to early Indian political
thought that suggests that rule is a relationship predicated on
stewardship. The book compares these two traditions of thought in
order to suggest that we have a normative duty to the environment,
and thus to act in a way that takes the interests of non-human
nature into account. Basing his argument on his own original
translations of primary sources in ancient Greek and Sanskrit, Gray
shows when and how early concepts of rule evolved to justify
divisions between the human and nonhuman. In doing so, he argues
for a reconsideration of our duties toward the nonhuman natural
world.
Information Technology in a Global Society is the first textbook
written specifically for the new IB ITGS syllabus, covering IT
systems, social impacts and ethical issues, and each area of
application. The text provides engaging content that blends clear
examples of technical concepts with consideration of social issues.
Discussion points for extended independent learning and complete,
modern examples are included to enhance teaching and understanding,
and ensure students get the best possible experience from the ITGS
course. A free sample chapter is available on the book's web site,
www.itgstextbook.com. Textbook features include: Clear objectives
for each chapter, tied directly to the ITGS syllabus, so you can be
sure that all aspects of the course are being covered. Course
content is explained through clear and up to date examples, plus
historical context. Over 200 varied exercises, mixing ethical
discussion points, classroom exercises, practical activities, and
exam style questions to cover the syllabus content from a variety
of assessment angles. Theory of Knowledge (TOK) links are included,
enabling integration with the IB core hexagon. Common mistakes and
misconceptions are highlighted so students can avoid them. Key
language review for every chapter, plus a complete glossary of ITGS
terminology. Over 300 diagrams, photographs, and illustrations to
bring topics alive. Fully cited examples in every chapter mean
students can extend their learning with wider reading-an essential
part of IB courses. Free online support to extend learning with
additional case studies, links, and activities
(www.itgstextbook.com).
Information Technology in a Global Society is the first textbook
written specifically for the new IB ITGS syllabus (first exams May
2012), covering IT systems, social impacts and ethical issues, and
each area of application. This teacher's solutions book contains
marking schemes and rubrics for all of the exercises from the
textbook - over 200 in all.
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