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On Cosmopolitanism and Forgiveness
Jacques Derrida
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Paperback. Is it possible to uphold international hospitality and justice in the face of nationalism and civil strife in so many countries? Using examples of treatment of minorities in Europe, Derrida probes the thinking behind cosmopolitanism. Series: Thinking in Action. Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPS; JFC; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 197 x 128 x 8. Weight in Grams: 102.
One of the world's most famous philosophers, Jacques Derrida, explores difficult questions in this important and engaging book. Is it still possible to uphold international hospitality and justice in the face of increasing nationalism and civil strife in so many countries? Drawing on examples of treatment of minority groups in Europe, he skilfully and accessibly probes the thinking that underlies much of the practice, and rhetoric, that informs cosmopolitanism. What have duties and rights to do with hospitality? Should hospitality be grounded on a private or public ethic, or even a religious one? This fascinating book will be illuminating reading ... Read more
One of the world's most famous philosophers, Jacques Derrida, explores difficult questions in this important and engaging book. Is it still possible to uphold international hospitality and justice in the face of increasing nationalism and civil strife in so many countries? Drawing on examples of treatment of minority groups in Europe, he skilfully and accessibly probes the thinking that underlies much of the practice, and rhetoric, that informs cosmopolitanism. What have duties and rights to do with hospitality? Should hospitality be grounded on a private or public ethic, or even a religious one? This fascinating book will be illuminating reading ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
80
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Series
Thinking in Action
Condition
New
Number of Pages
80
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415227124
SKU
V9780415227124
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About Jacques Derrida
Jacques Derrida is one of the world’s leading thinkers. His many books include Specters of Marx (also published by Routledge), Writing and Difference and The Politics of Friendship. His Acts of Religion (edited by Gil Anidjar) is also forthcoming from Routledge.
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