Commercium

Critical Theory From a Cosmopolitan Point of View

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Political
Cover of the book Commercium by Brian Milstein, Nancy Fraser, Rowman & Littlefield International
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Brian Milstein, Nancy Fraser ISBN: 9781783482856
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield International Publication: October 21, 2015
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield International Language: English
Author: Brian Milstein, Nancy Fraser
ISBN: 9781783482856
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield International
Publication: October 21, 2015
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield International
Language: English

Since the end of the Cold War, there has been a wealth of discussion and controversy about the idea of a ‘postnational’ or ‘cosmopolitan’ politics. But while there are many normative theories of cosmopolitanism, as well as some cosmopolitan theories of globalization, there has been little attempt to grapple systematically with fundamental questions of structure and action from a ‘cosmopolitan point of view.’ Drawing on Kant‘s cosmopolitan writings and Habermas‘s critical theory of society, Brian Milstein argues that, before we are members of nations or states, we are participants in a ‘commercium’ of global interaction who are able to negotiate for ourselves the terms on which we share the earth in common with one another. He marshals a broad range of literature from philosophy, sociology, and political science to show how the modern system of sovereign nation-states destructively constrains and distorts these relations of global interaction, leading to pathologies and crises in present-day world society.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Since the end of the Cold War, there has been a wealth of discussion and controversy about the idea of a ‘postnational’ or ‘cosmopolitan’ politics. But while there are many normative theories of cosmopolitanism, as well as some cosmopolitan theories of globalization, there has been little attempt to grapple systematically with fundamental questions of structure and action from a ‘cosmopolitan point of view.’ Drawing on Kant‘s cosmopolitan writings and Habermas‘s critical theory of society, Brian Milstein argues that, before we are members of nations or states, we are participants in a ‘commercium’ of global interaction who are able to negotiate for ourselves the terms on which we share the earth in common with one another. He marshals a broad range of literature from philosophy, sociology, and political science to show how the modern system of sovereign nation-states destructively constrains and distorts these relations of global interaction, leading to pathologies and crises in present-day world society.

More books from Rowman & Littlefield International

Cover of the book Identity, Hybridity and Cultural Home by Brian Milstein, Nancy Fraser
Cover of the book Ethics in Healthcare by Brian Milstein, Nancy Fraser
Cover of the book Heidegger and the Global Age by Brian Milstein, Nancy Fraser
Cover of the book Decision-Making under Ambiguity and Time Constraints by Brian Milstein, Nancy Fraser
Cover of the book The Great Financial Plumbing by Brian Milstein, Nancy Fraser
Cover of the book The Philosophical Treatise of William H. Ferris by Brian Milstein, Nancy Fraser
Cover of the book The Opacity of Narrative by Brian Milstein, Nancy Fraser
Cover of the book Comparative Metaphysics by Brian Milstein, Nancy Fraser
Cover of the book Refugees Now by Brian Milstein, Nancy Fraser
Cover of the book Arendt, Levinas and a Politics of Relationality by Brian Milstein, Nancy Fraser
Cover of the book The Ethics and Politics of Immigration by Brian Milstein, Nancy Fraser
Cover of the book Global Development and Colonial Power by Brian Milstein, Nancy Fraser
Cover of the book Nature, Ethics and Gender in German Romanticism and Idealism by Brian Milstein, Nancy Fraser
Cover of the book Islam and International Relations by Brian Milstein, Nancy Fraser
Cover of the book The Political Turn in Animal Ethics by Brian Milstein, Nancy Fraser
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy