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The Metaphysics of Terror
By Rasmus Ugilt
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Description
The book reveals that the key feature of terror is "potentiality," that is, terror is always about "what could happen" as opposed to "what is likely to happen." This notion helps broaden the scope of the investigation, as the argument spans the ontology, political psychology, political cosmology, and political theology of terror. Each chapter begins with an empirical discussion, examining such topics as the political practices in reaction to terror, the politics of fear, warfare, sovereignty, and the debates about the state of exception in relations to anti-terrorism laws.
This unique examination of our political reality uncovers the axiom of terrorism, namely its "potentiality." Going beyond the scope of terrorism studies, it explains the philosophical underpinnings of terror without compromising on the empirical facts drawn from policymaking, jurisprudence and related fields.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
240
Release Date:
2014-03-13
Publication Date:
2014-03-13
Publisher:
Bloomsbury 3PL
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
1628920564
ISBN13:
9781628920567
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Weight:
354 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
13 cm
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