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The Western Passage
Giacomo Marramao
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Description for The Western Passage
Paperback. The meaning of politics and philosophy after the era of the modern state Translator(s): Mandarini, Matteo. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 154 x 21. Weight in Grams: 458.
In this ambitious work, Giacomo Marramao proposes a radical reconceptualization of the world system in our era of declining state sovereignty. He argues that globalization cannot be reduced to mere economics or summarized by phrases such as 'the end of history' or the 'westernization of the world'. Instead, we find ourselves embarking on a passage to a new, post-nation state age destined to transform all civilizations - and to disrupt Western geopolitical dominance. To confront the challenges of this interregnum one must think in terms of a new and radical universalism, a universalism of difference able to revitalize politics and ... Read more
In this ambitious work, Giacomo Marramao proposes a radical reconceptualization of the world system in our era of declining state sovereignty. He argues that globalization cannot be reduced to mere economics or summarized by phrases such as 'the end of history' or the 'westernization of the world'. Instead, we find ourselves embarking on a passage to a new, post-nation state age destined to transform all civilizations - and to disrupt Western geopolitical dominance. To confront the challenges of this interregnum one must think in terms of a new and radical universalism, a universalism of difference able to revitalize politics and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Verso Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781844678525
SKU
V9781844678525
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About Giacomo Marramao
Giacomo Marramao is Professor of Political and Theoretical Philosophy at the University of Rome III and Director of the Fondazione Basso. His publications include Kairós: Towards an Ontology of Due Time and La passione del presente.
Reviews for The Western Passage
Giacomo Marramao's rare spirit of intellectual innovation has enlarged the thinking of his wide circle of admirers.
Homi Bhabha The work of Giacomo Marramao, in my opinion, is one of the most important contributions to the philosophical conversation today.
Étienne Balibar A remarkable book which makes a powerful and engaging contribution to contemporary debates on globalization and provides ... Read more
Homi Bhabha The work of Giacomo Marramao, in my opinion, is one of the most important contributions to the philosophical conversation today.
Étienne Balibar A remarkable book which makes a powerful and engaging contribution to contemporary debates on globalization and provides ... Read more