Bernard P. Dauenhauer Livres

The book explores Paul Ricœur's significant contributions to political thought, engaging with key figures like Rawls, Walzer, and Habermas. It presents a nuanced view of the paradoxes within politics and offers new insights into the interplay between politics, economics, ethics, and the balance of universal human rights with cultural diversity. Drawing on philosophical foundations from Aristotle, Kant, and Hegel, it also encourages a reevaluation of the liberal-communitarian debate, highlighting the complexities of contemporary political discourse.

Exploring the evolving notion of citizenship, the book critiques traditional theories that focus solely on political life within a single state. It highlights the challenges posed by globalization and the interconnectedness of economic, cultural, and political spheres. By examining the works of prominent theorists like Charles Taylor, John Rawls, and Jürgen Habermas, the author introduces the idea of 'complex citizenship,' emphasizing the importance of recognizing citizens' responsibilities beyond national borders, particularly in education and international relations.

Today, research in the human sciences must investigate both (a) what are the theoretical considerations appropriate to good writing and reading of texts, and (b) how well do any of the contemporary «grand theorists» handle the problems posed by particular texts. The essays in this volume, written by experts in law, literature, philosophy, and religion, explore these issues through analyses of texts of major import in their respective disciplines. Taken together, the essays make no pretense to have settled any theoretical matters. But they do show both that theory is of major importance for proper reading of texts and that the plethora of kinds of texts make theorizing a difficult, risky, even if exhilarating, enterprise. They also show the importance of further studies like them.