The Political Thought of Jacques Rancière : : Creating Equality / / Todd May.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Edinburgh University Press Backlist eBook-Package 2013-2000
• VerfasserIn: May, Todd,
• Place / Publishing House: Edinburgh : : Edinburgh University Press, , [2022]; ©2008
• Year of Publication: 2022
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (208 p.)

GBS_insertPreviewButtonPopup('ISBN:9780748635863');This is the first single-authored book in any language devoted entirely to the thought of Jacques Rancière. It focuses on his central political idea that a democratic politics emerges from the presupposition of equality. Todd May examines and extends this presupposition, offering a framework for understanding it, placing it in the current political context, and showing how it challenges traditional political philosophy and opens up neglected political paths.May aims to show that Rancière's view offers both hope and perspective for those who seek to think about and engage in progressive political action.Key FeaturesOffers a thorough discussion of Rancière's concept of equalityProvides an ethical framework in which to ground his politicsShows why Rancière is crucial for political reflection todayBoth translated and untranslated works are referred to"

Table of Contents

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- CHAPTER 1 Passive Equality -- CHAPTER 2 Active Equality: Democratic Politics -- CHAPTER 3 The Historical Roots of Democratic Politics: Anarchism -- CHAPTER 4 The Normative Framework of Democratic Politics -- CHAPTER 5 Active Equality in Contemporary Politics -- Bibliography -- Index