Bücher der Reihe Routledge Innovations in Political Theory

"This book is an inquiry into the history of the idea of popular sovereignty as it has been shaped by the struggles between rulers and the ruled. Providing a historical perspective to the present day, Nootens pays strong attention to the role of democratization processes and the relationship between the idea of popular sovereignty with democratic regimes"--

The growing interest in human rights has recently brought the question of their philosophical foundation to the foreground. Theorists of human rights often assume that their ideal can be traced to the philosophy of Immanuel Kant and his view of humans as ends in themselves. Yet, few have attempted to explore exactly how human rights should be understood in a Kantian framework. The scholars in this book have gathered to fill this gap.

While the capabilities theory developed by Amartya Sen and Martha Nussbaum has avoided many of the conceptual difficulties that have undermined competing accounts of egalitarian justice; criticisms have raised questions regarding the focus, structure and justification of the theory. This book presents essays that address these controversies.

Attempts to establish a non-religious foundation for the idea of human rights, engaging with the writings of many key thinkers in the field, including Michael J Perry, Alan Gewirth, Ronald Dworkin and Richard Rorty. This book is of interest to students and scholars of political theory, philosophy, religious studies and human rights.

Takes a different approach to explore the moral foundations of nationalism. Drawing on nationalist writings and examining almost 200 years of nationalism in Ireland and Quebec, the author develops a theory of nationalism based on its role in representation. This book is of use to political theorists.

"Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada by Routledge."

Offering an analysis of contemporary politics and of the scepticism and apathy which characterise the political life of modern democracies, this book develops a republican perspective as an alternative framework for political institutions.

This book focuses on Andrew Arato's democratic theory and its relevance to contemporary issues such as processes of democratization, civil society, constitution-making, and the modern Executive.

This book explores the oeuvre of Michael Weinstein, one of the greatest political philosophers in contemporary American and continental thought. The essays are divided between inspirational pieces that illuminate the links between Weinstein and authors within the canon of political theory and reflective pieces that use Weinstein's substantial writings to push the literature forward. The collection as a whole is intended not only to argue for a reengagement with both existential-phenomenology and vitalism, but also to suggest that Weinstein belongs in the canon of poststructural political thought.

Presents an analysis of Carl Schmitt's "The Nomos of the Earth" and how it relates to the epochal changes in the international system that have risen from the collapse of the 'Westphalian' international order. This book talks about the debate on the significance of Schmitt's legal and political thought for international politics.

Social choice theory and theories of deliberative discourse have deeply impacted on the way political scientists understand the dynamics of democratic politics and decision-making. This volume addresses the dispute between these competing schools of thought. It is useful for students and researchers of political theory.

"Civil disobedience is a public, nonviolent, conscientious yet political act, contrary to law, carried out to communicate opposition to law and policy of government. This book presents a theory of civil disobedience that draws on ideas associated with deliberative democracy"--

"This book provides both an outline and a critique of neo-Gramscian international relations theory, from a Marxist perspective"--

This book explains and assesses the relevance of the ideas of Gramsci. It takes his core concepts and uses them to analyse features of present-day politics and assess the extent to which his ideas can aid the understanding of the contemporary political world.

This edited book explores the relationship between political expertise, which is defined as "scientific statesmanship or governance," and political leadership throughout the history of ideas. An outstanding group of experts study and analyze the ideas of significant philosophers, such as Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Montesquieu, Kant, Burke, Comte, and Weber, among others. The contributors aim to interpret these thinkers¿ approaches to "scientific statesmanship," deepening our understanding of the idea itself and decoding its theoretical complexities.

The author challenges the tradition of dualism and argues that Rational Woman need no longer be a contradiction in terms. She explores this in the context of recent feminist theory and practice, arguing that a new wave of feminism is emerging.

Combines an assessment of the philosophical legacy of Mill's arguments with an assessment of Mill's complex and fecund version of liberalism and his account of the relationship between character and ethical and political commitment.