Social and political philosophy

While technological advancements dominate much of the conversation on virtual platforms and the political power that ensues, there remains a crucial gap in knowledge when addressing fundamental questions about the distribution of power, the formation of political communities and the application of ethical principles in these digital contexts.

Combining structural analysis, historical enquiry, and intertextual reading, this book offers a fresh interpretation of one of antiquity's most enduring myths, autochthony, and provides a model for studying myths as living processes of cultural imagination.

In Being at Home, Asha Leena Bhandary offers a bold reimagining of liberal political philosophy through the lens of intersectionality.

This book investigates the reasons behind the absence of consolidated protection concerning disaster displacement in the EU.

An internet search of the phrase "e;this is what democracy looks like"e; returns thousands of images of people assembled in public for the purpose of collective action.

An internet search of the phrase "e;this is what democracy looks like"e; returns thousands of images of people assembled in public for the purpose of collective action.

"e;The communists do not preach morality at all"e;; this line from The Communist Manifesto might seem to settle the question of whether Marxism has anything to offer moral philosophy.

Almost forty years ago, Neil Postman argued that television had brought about a fundamental transformation to democracy.

"e;The communists do not preach morality at all"e;; this line from The Communist Manifesto might seem to settle the question of whether Marxism has anything to offer moral philosophy.

Why should we think about the home?

Why should we think about the home?

A major work of scholarship by world-renowned, prize-winning philosopher Martha C.

In Being at Home, Asha Leena Bhandary offers a bold reimagining of liberal political philosophy through the lens of intersectionality.

The concept of a reason is now central to many areas of contemporary philosophy.

A major work of scholarship by world-renowned, prize-winning philosopher Martha C.

Suppressed for centuries, the ideas of French philosopher Emilie Du Chatelet's are ever relevant today.

Throughout his career, Bob Dylan has always been more than a musician.

Throughout his career, Bob Dylan has always been more than a musician.

Suppressed for centuries, the ideas of French philosopher Emilie Du Chatelet's are ever relevant today.

What does a sanctuary for Hawaiian crows have in common with a troop of robots programmed to perform the Maori haka, or recreations of World Heritage Sites built in Minecraft?

William B.

Human friendship has been millions of years in the making, and evolutionary science richly reveals that deep history.

Feminizing Political Institutions considers representation from a new perspective by looking at how changes within the demographic composition of a political institution can change the way citizens think about and engage with politics.

In the 21st century, it is impossible to avoid seeing atrocities.

The Politics of Worldling presents Philippe Descola's Tanner Lectures on Human Values, delivered in 2023 at the University of California, Berkeley.

In the 21st century, it is impossible to avoid seeing atrocities.

While complex global problems cry out for solutions devised with moral sensitivity and responsibility, a more common mentality tends to prevail, one that assumes those going the right way ("e;us"e;) are endangered by others ("e;them"e;) going the wrong way.

Over the past 70 years, the United States has undergone major moral shifts surrounding gender, sexual orientation, and race.

When does liberty matter?

William B.

New Conversations in Philosophy, Law, and Politics offers a new agenda for work where these three disciplines meet.

People often get away with belittling others if they frame their speech as jokes-speech that would be condemned if stated seriously.

People often get away with belittling others if they frame their speech as jokes-speech that would be condemned if stated seriously.

Awkwardness offers an account of the psychology and philosophical significance of a ubiquitous social phenomenon.

Tackling perhaps the most contentious and socially urgent political movement of the last century, Scott R.

Tackling perhaps the most contentious and socially urgent political movement of the last century, Scott R.

Awkwardness offers an account of the psychology and philosophical significance of a ubiquitous social phenomenon.

New Conversations in Philosophy, Law, and Politics offers a new agenda for work where these three disciplines meet.

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Pinpoints how "e;dogwhistles"e; and "e;figleaves,"e; two kinds of linguistic trick, distort political discourse and normalize racismIt is widely accepted that political discourse in recent years has become more openly racist and more accepting of wildly implausible conspiracy theories.

Cooperative relations steeped in honesty and good faith are a necessity for any viable society.

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Over the past 70 years, the United States has undergone major moral shifts surrounding gender, sexual orientation, and race.

The ideology that underlies the concept of race has a long history.

Our lives take shape around identities.

Recent years have seen the rise of political figures with particularly abrasive, controversial, and aggressive personalities, who seem to take pleasure in introducing an uncivil tone into the political debate.

While complex global problems cry out for solutions devised with moral sensitivity and responsibility, a more common mentality tends to prevail, one that assumes those going the right way ("e;us"e;) are endangered by others ("e;them"e;) going the wrong way.

While the heavy social impacts of raging wildfires, punishing storms, and climbing temperatures worldwide have made many increasingly aware of the need for climate justice, the intersection of race and climate change has too often been neglected in the literature and in practice.

While the heavy social impacts of raging wildfires, punishing storms, and climbing temperatures worldwide have made many increasingly aware of the need for climate justice, the intersection of race and climate change has too often been neglected in the literature and in practice.

Presuming that the problem of political equality, as it bears on both persons and assemblages, is about being accorded access to the material and symbolic resources needed to manage an effective civic presence, Michael J.