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Klappentext What is Political Theory? began its development as a special issue of the journal, Political Theory, marking its thirtieth anniversary, as well as the fortieth anniversary of Isaiah Berlin's famous essay, "Does Political Theory Still Exist?". The book expands on that special issue by including a new section on "Political Thought in a Global Perspective", taking up the question of how the tradition of Western Political Thought should understand itself and its tasks in light of non-Western perspectives and globalization processes. Another contribution also specifically considers the legacy of John Rawl's work.The result is a comprehensive overview of the current state of the discipline and the most pressing topics in political theory today. It is an essential purchase for all students and teachers of political theory and political philosophy today. Zusammenfassung Addresses topics in political theory including: What resources do the classic texts provide for political theorists? What areas will political theorists focus on in the future? And! can western political theory alone continue to provide a framework for responding to the challenges of modern political life? Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction - Stephen K White PART ONE: TRADITIONAL RESOURCES, NOVEL CHALLENGES The Current State of Political Theory - J Donald Moon Pluralism and Reconciliation The Adequacy of the Western Canon - George Kateb Politicizing Theory - Adriana Cavarero Political Philosophy as a Critical Activity - James Tully At the Edge - Wendy Brown PART TWO: WESTERN POLITICAL THOUGHT IN A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE Globalizing Political Theory - Roland Bleiker Traveling Theorists and Translating Practices - Roxanne L Euben PART THREE: POLITICAL THEORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE Political Theory, Political Science and Politics - Ruth W Grant Problems, Methods and Theories - Ian Shapiro What¿s Wrong with Political Science and What To Do about It ...
