Critical Theory and Libertarian Socialism

Realizing the Political Potential of Critical Social Theory

AvCharles Masquelier

Häftad, Engelska, 2015

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This volume in the Critical Theory and Contemporary Society series examines the role critical theory plays in today's political, social, and economic crises, showing how it can help to both diagnose and remedy such problems.Critical social theory is first revisited by exposing the affinity between Marx's critique of political economy, the critique of instrumental reason elaborated by the first generation of the Frankfurt School, and the libertarian socialism of G.D.H. Cole. This is followed by a proposal for a radical reorganization of economic and political life and the corresponding development of emancipatory practices presupposing the reconciliation of humanity and nature. Lastly, the contemporary relevance of these institutions and practices are discussed, along with cases of contemporary forms of resistance, such as the Occupy Movement and alter-globalisation.By bringing together the concerns of critical theory and libertarian socialism, this volume not only illustrates the practical side of critical theory, but also highlights its contemporary relevance. Researchers in political theory, social theory and political philosophy will find this an engaging work that will stimulate debates about new alternatives to existing problems.

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Utgivningsdatum:2015-09-24
Mått:152 x 229 x 19 mm
Vikt:308 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:224
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:9781501311017

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Charles Masquelier obtained his DPhil at the University of Sussex in June 2011, and then joined the Sociology, Philosophy and Anthropology department at the University of Exeter, where he taught as a teaching fellow. He is now Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Surrey. His research assumes an interdisciplinary outlook, crossing over the fields of social theory, political theory and political philosophy, with particular interests in critical theory, G.D.H. Cole and social movements.

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Fluent and elegantly written, this knowledgeable and critical book links diverse theoretical traditions. It's original and coherent, relevant and detailed, with labour and emancipation at its heart. Highly recommended to all interested in social and political theory, contemporary capitalism and change.

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AcknowledgementsIntroductionChapter 1: Human Emancipation and Labour as Self-Realization Chapter 2: Towards the Reconciliation of Humanity and NatureChapter 3: Realising the Transformative Potential of Critical TheoryChapter 4: The Premises of Institutionalized Emancipatory PracticeChapter 5: Human Emancipation and CommunicationChapter 6: Drawing the Contours of Institutionalized Emancipatory PracticeChapter 7: Critical Theory, Libertarian Socialism and Reconciliation Chapter 8: Conclusion: Critical Theory, Libertarian Socialism and Contemporary Western Capitalist Societies BibliographyIndex