Violence and Political Theory

Violence and Political TheoryExplore 'Violence and Political Theory,' a thought provoking book by Elizabeth Frazer and Kimberley Hutchings that delves into the complex intersections of violence and politics. This essential read examines profound questions such as: Is politics inherently violent? How do the justifications for violence vary based on intentionsbe it defense or dismantling power structures? Furthermore, the authors investigate forms of violence beyond mere physical

Explore 'Violence and Political Theory,' a thought-provoking book by Elizabeth Frazer and Kimberley Hutchings that delves into the complex intersections of violence and politics. This essential read examines profound questions such as: Is politics inherently violent? How do the justifications for violence vary based on intentions—be it defense or dismantling power structures? Furthermore, the authors investigate forms of violence beyond mere physical harm, including structural, symbolic, and epistemic dimensions.

Through critical engagement with political theory, from Machiavelli to Elaine Scarry, this book analyzes a spectrum of rhetorical strategies used by both proponents and adversaries of violence. It reveals how political theorists frequently sidestep core issues regarding violence, often reducing it to a mere instrument or confusing it with ideals like justice or virtue. Instead, Frazer and Hutchings argue for a reconsideration of violence through its entanglement in hierarchical structures, challenging readers to rethink its legitimacy based on outcomes or methods.

This book is a vital resource for students and scholars exploring the ethics of war, terrorism, and revolutionary thought, making it an essential addition to your library. Today, elevate your understanding of political discourse and its tumultuous relationship with violence. Available in brand new condition, collect yours now and engage with the pivotal debates that shape our world today. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509536726
Year: 2020
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 224


Description:
Is politics necessarily violent? Does the justifiability of violence depend on whether it is perpetrated to defend or upend the existing order “ or perhaps on the way in which it is conducted? Is violence simply direct physical harm, or can it also be structural, symbolic, or epistemic? In this book, Elizabeth Frazer and Kimberley Hutchings explore how political theorists, from Niccolo Machiavelli to Elaine Scarry, have addressed these issues. They engage with both defenders and critics of violence in politics, analysing their diverse justificatory and rhetorical strategies in order to draw out the enduring themes of these debates. They show how political theorists have tended to evade the central difficulties raised by violence by either reducing it to a neutral tool or identifying it with something quite distinct, such as justice or virtue. They argue that, because violence is necessarily wrapped up with hierarchical and exclusive structures and imaginaries, legitimising it in terms of the ends that it serves, or how it is perpetrated, no longer makes sense. This book will be an invaluable resource for students and scholars in areas ranging from the ethics of terror and war to radical and revolutionary political thought.