Politics of Objectivity: An Essay on the Foundations of Political Conflict by Pe

Description: Politics of Objectivity by Peter J. Steinberger Peter J. Steinberger reaffirms the idea of rationalism in politics by examining important problems of public life in the light of established philosophical doctrine. This book argues that political conflict is a discursive endeavor deeply implicated in the rational pursuit of theories about how things in the world really are. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Modern political conflict characteristically reflects and represents deep-seated but also unacknowledged and un-analyzed disagreements about what it means to be objective. In defending this proposition, Peter J. Steinberger seeks to reaffirm the idea of rationalism in politics by examining important problems of public life explicitly in the light of established philosophical doctrine. The Politics of Objectivity invokes, thereby, an age-old, though now widely ignored, tradition of western thought according to which all political thinking is inevitably embedded in and underwritten by larger structures of metaphysical inquiry. Building on earlier studies of the idea of the state, and focusing on highly contested practices of objectivity in judgement, this book suggests that political conflict is an essentially discursive enterprise deeply implicated in the rational pursuit of theories about how things in the world really are. Author Biography Peter J. Steinberger is Robert H. and Blanche Day Ellis Professor of Political Science and Humanities at Reed College. His books include The Idea of the State (Cambridge University Press, 2004), The Concept of Political Judgment (1993) and Logic and Politics: Hegels Philosophy of Right (1988). His articles have appeared in many scholarly journals including American Political Science Review, American Journal of Political Science, Journal of Politics, Political Theory and Political Studies as well as in such general interest publications as the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and Christian Science Monitor. Table of Contents 1. Three kinds of objectivity; 2. The idea of political conflict; 3. Discursive displacement; 4. Objectivity and politics. Review This book boldly addresses a complex world of political ideas and theories, working to unearth the metaphysical commitments that govern social and political existence. Engaging a universe of discourse that infuses the state, procedural justice, and political conflict, Steinberger generates a remarkable understanding of objectivity and its place in political life. Lucas Swaine, Dartmouth College An ambitious and insightful book about the philosophic foundations of any adequate understanding of politics. A very impressive defense of an unfashionable approach to political philosophy. Bernard Yack, Lerman-Neubauer Professor of Democracy, Brandeis University, Massachusetts "This book boldly addresses a complex world of political ideas and theories, working to unearth the metaphysical commitments that govern social and political existence. Engaging a universe of discourse that infuses the state, procedural justice, and political conflict, Steinberger generates a remarkable understanding of objectivity and its place in political life." Lucas Swaine, Dartmouth College "An ambitious and insightful book about the philosophic foundations of any adequate understanding of politics. A very impressive defense of an unfashionable approach to political philosophy." Bernard Yack, Lerman-Neubauer Professor of Democracy, Brandeis University, Massachusetts Review Quote "This book boldly addresses a complex world of political ideas and theories, working to unearth the metaphysical commitments that govern social and political existence. Engaging a universe of discourse that infuses the state, procedural justice, and political conflict, Steinberger generates a remarkable understanding of objectivity and its place in political life." Lucas Swaine, Dartmouth College Promotional "Headline" An exploration of the inherent and often hidden logic of political conflict. Description for Bookstore Peter J. Steinberger reaffirms the idea of rationalism in politics by examining important problems of public life in the light of established philosophical doctrine. This book argues that political conflict is a discursive endeavor deeply implicated in the rational pursuit of theories about how things in the world really are. Description for Library Peter J. Steinberger reaffirms the idea of rationalism in politics by examining important problems of public life in the light of established philosophical doctrine. This book argues that political conflict is a discursive endeavor deeply implicated in the rational pursuit of theories about how things in the world really are. Details ISBN1107109388 Author Peter J. Steinberger Publisher Cambridge University Press Year 2015 ISBN-10 1107109388 ISBN-13 9781107109384 Format Hardcover Imprint Cambridge University Press Subtitle An Essay on the Foundations of Political Conflict Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 320.01 Birth 1948 Media Book Short Title POLITICS OF OBJECTIVITY Language English Pages 287 Publication Date 2015-08-10 Audience Professional and Scholarly UK Release Date 2015-08-10 AU Release Date 2015-08-10 NZ Release Date 2015-08-10 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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