Format:
1 Online-Ressource (228 p)
Edition:
London Bloomsbury Publishing 2014 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Edition:
Also issued in print
ISBN:
9781501301728
Series Statement:
Political theory and contemporary philosophy
Content:
Introduction: Much Ado about Nothing Metaphysica Generalis -- 1. The Political Ontology of Terror Metaphysica Specialis -- 2. The Political Psychology of Terror -- 3. The Political Cosmology of Terror -- 4. The Political Theology of Terror Conclusion: All's Well That Begins Well.
Content:
"This groundbreaking study aims to provide a philosophical analysis of the phenomenon of terror, in particular the political reactions to it, such as public anxiety and pre-emptive wars, and to re-articulate the understanding of metaphysics through a consideration of its political implications. The book reveals that the key feature of terror is "potentiality," that is, terror is always about "what could happen" as opposed to "what is likely to happen." This notion helps broaden the scope of the investigation, as the argument spans the ontology, political psychology, political cosmology, and political theology of terror. Each chapter begins with an empirical discussion, examining such topics as the political practices in reaction to terror, the politics of fear, warfare, sovereignty, and the debates about the state of exception in relations to anti-terrorism laws. This unique examination of our political reality uncovers the axiom of terrorism, namely its "potentiality." Going beyond the scope of terrorism studies, it explains the philosophical underpinnings of terror without compromising on the empirical facts drawn from policymaking, jurisprudence and related fields."--Bloomsbury Publishing
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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Also issued in print.
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Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781441182524
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781628920567
Additional Edition:
Available in another form
Language:
English
Keywords:
Electronic books
DOI:
10.5040/9781501301728
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