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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers The Political is Political - Lorna Finlayson - Rowman & Littlefield

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Explore the hidden biases within modern thought with The Political is Political: Conformity and the Illusion of Dissent in Contemporary Political Philosophy. Part of the Essex Studies in Contemporary Critical Theory series, this book provides a provocative look at how political philosophy operates in the real world. Author Lorna Finlayson challenges the idea that political philosophy is a neutral field. She examines mainstream liberal political philosophy by looking closely at specific debates and arguments. The text analyzes how methodological tools, such as constructive criticism and charitable interpretation, can actually serve to protect the status quo rather than challenge it. This work is an essential read for students and scholars interested in critical theory and the ways in which seemingly objective academic methods can influence political outcomes. By questioning the neutrality of philosophical discourse, Finlayson offers a fresh perspective on how dissent is managed within contemporary academic and political structures.

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Part of the Essex Studies in Contemporary Critical Theory series for academic depth.

Provides a detailed critique of mainstream liberal political philosophy through specific debates.

Analyzes how methodological devices like charitable interpretation impact political discourse.

Examines the relationship between philosophical neutrality and the protection of the status quo.

Offers a highly original perspective on the nature of dissent in contemporary thought.

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Brand: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1783482869
Category: Books > Subjects > Politics, Philosophy & Social Sciences > Philosophy > History & Schools of Thought > Western
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 01 June 2015
Listed Since: 18 October 2014

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