Chantal Mouffe
Agonistics
- ISBN 13:
- 9781781681039
- author:
- Chantal Mouffe
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Verso Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 12.95 x 1.27 x 19.56 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, Political,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Agonistics: Thinking The World Politically by Chantal Mouffe is a thought-provoking exploration of political conflict and its potential for positive change. Mouffe develops her philosophy of agonistics, which seeks to create radical and plural democracy in the face of complex modern culture. Through a critical examination of international relations, strategies for radical politics, and the future of Europe, Mouffe argues that agonistics offers a new approach to navigating seemingly intractable differences. By engaging with cosmopolitanism, post-operaism, and theories of multiple modernities, she makes a compelling case for a multipolar world with genuine cultural and political pluralism. This book provides a fresh perspective on the challenges of modern politics, inviting readers to consider alternative ways of thinking about conflict and its potential for transformation.