The Aesthetic Turn in Political Thought

Name: The Aesthetic Turn in Political Thought
Brand: Bloomsbury 3PL
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By Nikolas Kompridis

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The growing exploration of political life from an aesthetic perspective has become so prominent that we can now speak of an "aesthetic turn" in political theory. But what does it mean and why an aesthetic turn? This collection of essays aims to answer such questions from a variety of perspectives, to think in a new way about the possibilities and weaknesses of democratic politics.
The book first outlines the theoretical motivations and historical conditions that led to the turn to aesthetics. Essays then call attention to the presence of aesthetic themes and arguments in political theory as well as to parallels between theories of aesthetics and politics, revealing how much political theory can gain from making use of aesthetic modes of thought. They demonstrate that much of what is essential to democratic politics can in fact only be disclosed through aesthetic theorizing.
A significant contribution to the contemporary debate in political theory, The Aesthetic Turn in Political Thought will appeal to all students interested in the interdisciplinary crossroads of aesthetic and politics.

Product details

Edition:

1

Number of Pages:

330

Release Date:

2014-04-10

Publication Date:

2014-04-10

Publisher:

Bloomsbury 3PL

Languages:

Original: English

ISBN10:

1441149953

ISBN13:

9781441149954

GPSR Manufacturer Reference:

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Weight:

630 g

Height:

157 cm

Width:

235 cm

Thickness:

22 cm

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