Davide Panagia Livres

A work of political theory arguing that sensation-the taste of chocolate, the noise of a crowd, the visual impressions of film images-plays a crucial role of political life.

The exploration of aesthetic sensibilities in political theory reveals how thinkers from Hobbes to Rancière utilize concepts like metaphor and beauty to evaluate political arguments. By highlighting the importance of these poetic forms, Panagia demonstrates their role in shaping ideas about justice and democracy. This investigation into the connections between aesthetic and political representation provides insight into the ongoing debates surrounding unity and diversity in modern political theory, emphasizing the significance of artistic expression in understanding political discourse.

Exploring the intersection of cinema and political theory, this work delves into the philosophical insights of Hume, emphasizing the concept of discontinuity. Panagia examines how cinematic thinking can illuminate political ideas, offering a fresh perspective on modernity and its complexities. As part of the Modernity and Political Thought series, this volume contributes to contemporary discussions about the role of art and perception in shaping political understanding.

Reckoning the unsettled relationship between aesthetics and politics

Attending to diverse practices of everyday living and doing-of form, style, and scenography-in Jacques Ranciere's writings, Davide Panagia explores Ranciere's aesthetics of politics as it informs his radical democratic theory of participation.