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Praxis
This volume of the Boston Studies is a distillation of one of the most creative and important movements in contemporary social theory. The articles repre sent the work of the so-called 'Praxis' group in Yugoslavia, a heterogeneous movement of philosophers, sociologists, political theorists, historians, and cul tural critics, united by a common approach: that of social theory as a critical and scientific enterprise, closely linked to questions of contemporary practical life. As the introductory essay explains, in its history and analysis of the development of this group, the name Praxis focuses on the heart of Marx's social theory - the conception of human beings as creative, productive maker...
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Critical Social Theory in the Interests of Black Folks
Examining the situations of African Americans in the U.S.A., Lucius Outlaw's essays illustrate over twenty years of work dedicated to articulating a 'critical theory of society' that would account for issues and limiting-factors affecting African-descended peoples in the U.S. Outlaw envisions a democratic order that is not built upon racist projections of the past, but instead seeks a transformative social theory that would help create a truly democratic social order.
The Road to Disillusion
In an overview, and examinations of eight eastern European countries, analysts show how reformers within Marxism have succeeded in demolishing both the philosophy and the regimes it served, without being able to replace either. Paper edition (unseen), $15.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Democracy and Possessive Individualism
C. B. Macpherson was one of the leading political theorists in North America and perhaps the most influential voice on the left for a view of liberal democracy that was simultaneously sympathetic to its aspirations and critical of its achievements. His work provides the contributors to this volume with a common starting point from which to reflect upon the possibilities for critical perspectives on liberal democracy in light of the demise of its Marxist rival. The volume as a whole addresses the following questions: What (if anything) remains valid in previous left critiques of liberal democracy (including Marxist critiques)? And what new critical and constructive alternatives can the left offer to challenge the status quo? The contributors to this volume, from both the Anglo-American and Continental traditions, include Joseph Carens, William Connolly, Virginia Held, John Keane, Ernesto Laclau, William Leiss, Jane Mansbridge, Louise Marcil-Lacoste, Mihailo Markovic, Chantal Mouffe, Nancy Rosenblum, and James Tully.
From Yugoslav Praxis to Global Pathos
McBride (philosophy, Purdue U.) traces the history of the Yugoslav philosophers known as the Praxis Group who sought a third approach to society and government during the Cold War. He describes briefly their journal Praxis, and notes that the group had considerable influence beyond its small number and especially made hard line Soviet ideologues nervous. c. Book News Inc.
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