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Efficiency, Justice and Care
This book attempts to answer the question how health care can be incorporated into a comprehensive theory of justice, while realising an acceptable balance between efficiency, justice and care. It seems to be that we can have any two but not all three. Essentially, the central question addressed by this book is the following: how best to square the proverbial welfare circle.
Out of the Mainstream
"Water is not only a source of life and culture. It is also a source of power, conflicting interests and identity battles. Rights to materially access, culturally organize and politically control water resources are poorly understood by mainstream scientific approaches and hardly addressed by current normative frameworks. These issues become even more challenging when law and policy-makers and dominant power groups try to grasp, contain and handle them in multicultural societies. The struggles over the uses, meanings and appropriation of water are especially well-illustrated in Andean communities and local water systems of Peru, Chile, Ecuador, and Bolivia, as well as in Native American comm...
The Challenges of Ivan Illich
Original essays explore the thought and influence of philosopher, educator, social critic, and theologian Ivan Illich.
Out of a Gray Fog
“As to Europe—keep it in a gray, ominous, evil fog.”—Ayn Rand (1905–1982) thus commented on the role of Europe in her key novel, Atlas Shrugged (1957). The same could be said of the way Europe features in her own biography and in the general perception of her persona. Even though Rand was born in pre-revolutionary Russia, she is nowadays considered anAmerican phenomenon, whose reach ends at the Atlantic shore. This book lifts the "gray fog" cast over her relationship with Europe, retracing the changing perception of the continent in both her fiction and thought. Her apparent lack of success with European readers is often explained by allegedly different reading tastes. However, a look at her publication history and reception shows that many factors played a role why her work found fewer European than US readers. Finally, an archipelago of European readers and admirers emerges which is testament to Rand's impact on European art and politics.
Postphenomenology
Postphenomenology is the first book devoted exclusively to the interpretation and advancement of prominent phenomenologist Don Ihde's landmark contributions to history, philosophy, sociology, science, sound studies, and technology studies. Ihde has made a direct and lasting impact on the study of technological experience across the disciplines and acquired an international following of diverse scholars along the way, many of whom contribute to Postphenomenology, including Albert Borgmann, who characterizes Ihde as being "among the most interesting and provocative contemporary American philosophers." The contributors situate, assess, and apply Ihde's philosophy with respect to the primary themes that his oeuvre emphasizes. They not only clarify Ihde's work, but also make significant contributions to the philosophy of technology, phenomenology, hermeneutics, and the philosophy of science. A comprehensive response from Ihde concludes the volume.
Civic Education and Contested Democracy
This book explores citizenship education and democracy in the Netherlands. From the Second World War to the present day, debates about civic education and democracy have raged in the country: this book demonstrates how citizens, social movements and political elites have articulated their own notions of democracy. Civic education illustrates democracy as an essentially contested concept – the transmission of political ideals highlights conflicting democratic values and a problem of paternalism. Ultimately, who dictates what democracy is, and to whom? As expectations of citizens rise, they are viewed more and more as objects of a pedagogical project, itself a controversial notion. Focusing on what democracy means practically in society, this book will be of interest to scholars of citizenship education and post-war Dutch political history.
Technology and the Contested Meanings of Sustainability
Argues that sustainability requires more than economic and technological efficiency.
The Dramatic Society
All societies are, by their very nature, dramatic. They present themselves, especially for those who want to look back in time, as a fascinating and confusing whole of theatrical events and constructions. Sometimes the theatre itself succeeds in capturing that fascination and confusion. This book describes the dramatic society in the form of case studies that link politics, history and culture. The Dramatic Society uses selected plays to examine specific moments in history. Its range of subjects are extremely diverse, including Medea as an icon of terrorism, a choreography based upon Shakespeare’s As You Like It, horror movies about the German unification, a truth commission dealing with "...
Political Philosophy
Discover the foundations of governance and societal order with "Political Philosophy," a vital volume in the "Political Science" series. This book navigates through key theories shaping political thought from ancient times to the modern era, offering insights into governance, justice, and individual rights. Chapters Highlights: 1: Political Philosophy - Defines political philosophy and its impact on governmental systems and societal norms. 2: John Locke - Examines Locke's contributions to political theory, focusing on natural law and the social contract. 3: Natural Law - Explores natural law and its influence on legal and moral philosophy. 4: Social Contract - Analyzes the social contract th...
Authority
Explore the world of power dynamics with "Authority," a key addition to the "Political Science" series. This book delves into how authority functions across political systems, offering insights into its formation, maintenance, and challenges. Chapters: 1. Authority - Defines authority and its role in political systems. 2. Sovereignty - Examines the development and impact of sovereignty. 3. Totalitarianism - Analyzes the rise and control mechanisms of totalitarian regimes. 4. Statism - Investigates state power concentration and its effects on freedoms. 5. Legitimacy (political) - Explores principles of political legitimacy and authority acceptance. 6. Rational-legal authority - Discusses Max ...
