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The Political Thought of Jacques Rancière : Creating Equality /

GBS_insertPreviewButtonPopup('ISBN:9780748635863');This is the first single-authored book in any language devoted entirely to the thought of Jacques Rancière. It focuses on his central political idea that a democratic politics emerges from the presupposition of equality. Todd May examines...

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Autor principal: May, Todd (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, [2022]
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Sumario:GBS_insertPreviewButtonPopup('ISBN:9780748635863');This is the first single-authored book in any language devoted entirely to the thought of Jacques Rancière. It focuses on his central political idea that a democratic politics emerges from the presupposition of equality. Todd May examines and extends this presupposition, offering a framework for understanding it, placing it in the current political context, and showing how it challenges traditional political philosophy and opens up neglected political paths.May aims to show that Rancière's view offers both hope and perspective for those who seek to think about and engage in progressive political action.Key FeaturesOffers a thorough discussion of Rancière's concept of equalityProvides an ethical framework in which to ground his politicsShows why Rancière is crucial for political reflection todayBoth translated and untranslated works are referred to"
Descripción Física:1 online resource (208 p.)
ISBN:9780748635337
9783110780468
Acceso:restricted access