Ilan Zvi Baron Livres

Exploring the philosophical foundations of state obligations, this book examines how political thought from various eras justifies compelling individuals to risk their lives for the community, particularly in wartime. Utilizing Zionism as a case study, it illustrates practical applications of this obligation. The author further engages with Hannah Arendt's political theories to present a framework for understanding when such obligations may be deemed justifiable, providing a nuanced perspective on the intersection of duty and individual agency.

An eyewitness account of the exceptional, non-sovereign, politics that developed during the occupation of Tahrir Square

Combining political theory and sociological interviews spanning four countries, the author explores the Jewish Diaspora/Israel relationship and suggests that instead of looking at Diaspora Jews' relationship with Israel being a matter of loyalty, it is one of obligation.

The rise of populism, Donald Trump's election and the result of the EU referendum in the UK have been widely interpreted as a rejection of the post-war liberal order - the manifestation of a desire to undermine the political system that people feel has let them down. Yet mainstream politicians and analysts have been slow to grasp the changing situation, instead relying on a rhetoric of 'hard data' and narrow economic arguments while failing to properly engage with the politics of identity. This book argues that the relationship between methodology and politics is now more important than ever - that politics, if it is anything, is about engaging with people's interpretations and narratives of the world in which they find themselves. Politics in this new 'post-truth' era will require an appreciation of the fact we live in an uncertain world of endless diversity and potential for change. This thoughtful book addresses how we might think about and do politics in these strange new times.