{"title":"William E. Connolly","description":"\u003cp\u003eWilliam E. Connolly’s works delve deep into contemporary political philosophy and theory, exploring the intersections of democracy, pluralism, and power. His writing challenges readers to reconsider traditional ideas about governance and social change through a richly nuanced and critical lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on philosophical inquiry and psychological insight, Connolly’s books invite thoughtful reflection on the complexities of modern political life, emphasising the importance of diversity and the unpredictable forces shaping society today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-augustinian-imperative-by-william-e-connolly-9780742521476","title":"The Augustinian Imperative","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Augustinian Imperative\u003c\/em\u003e is an archaeological investigation into the intellectual foundation of liberal societies. Drawing support from Nietzsche and Foucault, Connolly argues that the Augustinian Imperative contains unethical implications: its carriers too often convert living signs that threaten their ontological self-confidence into modes of otherness to be condemned, punished, or converted in order to restore that confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a lucidity and rhetorical power that makes it readily accessible, \u003cem\u003eThe Augustinian Imperative\u003c\/em\u003e examines Augustine's enactment of the Imperative, explores alternative ethico-political orientations, and subsequently reveals much about the politics of morality in the modern age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47995576778988,"sku":"9780742521476","price":95.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780742521476-the-augustinian-imperative.jpg?v=1784898125"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/william-e-connolly.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}