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Hatred of Democracy

By Jacques Rancière
Series: Radical Thinkers
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In Hatred of Democracy, Jacques Rancière challenges the disdain often shown towards democratic politics, questioning the elitist criticisms of democracy. He examines how democracy is blamed for modern societal issues and argues for a renewed appreciation of its potential to disrupt entrenched power structures and promote genuine equality. This thought-provoking work invites readers to reconsider their perceptions of democracy's role in contemporary society.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate exploring critical perspectives on democracy and contemporary political structures. It offers thought-provoking insights into how democratic ideals are perceived and offers a radical critique of common assumptions in political discourse. Perfect for those interested in the intersections of philosophy, politics, and current affairs.

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Hatred of Democracy

Explodes the complacency of Western politicians who pride themselves as the defenders of political freedom.

"A piercing essay on the definitions and redefinitions of the term 'democracy.'"- Times Higher Education Supplement

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In this vehement defence of democracy, Jacques Rancière explodes the complacency of Western politicians who pride themselves as the defenders of political freedom. As America and its allies use their military might in the misguided attempt to export a desiccated version of democracy, and reactionary strands in mainstream political opinion abandon civil liberties, Rancière argues that true democracy—government by all—is held in profound contempt by the new ruling class.

In a compelling and timely analysis, Hatred of Democracy rethinks the subversive power of the democratic ideal.

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Hatred of Democracy by Jacques Rancière is praised for its critique of Western political attitudes, highlighting the contradiction between disdain for domestic mass protests and the aggressive promotion of democracy abroad. The text is described as both a scholarly examination of political philosophy's history and a sharp critique of contemporary thinkers. It is noted for its incisive analysis of the complex relationship between democracy and power in the context of global conflicts. Rancière’s work is celebrated for providing a consistent conceptual framework for resisting modern political disillusionment, with comparisons drawn to influential intellectual figures like Foucault and Deleuze.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781681503

Publisher: Verso Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 January 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Verso Books

Contributors:

  • Translated by Steve Corcoran

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 130g

Pages: 106

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Education & Reference Jacques Rancière Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Politics & Current Affairs Series: Radical Thinkers

About the Author

Jacques Rancière is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at the University of Paris-VIII. His books include The Politics of Aesthetics, On the Shores of Politics, Short Voyages to the Land of the People, The Nights of Labor, Staging the People, and The Emancipated Spectator.

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