Description
The 21st Century: A New Political Paradigm?
Book Summary
This work offers a critical analysis of the currents of political thought that define our time. The reader will find a profound reflection on the supposed "end of history" following the fall of the Berlin Wall and the triumph of liberalism, contrasted with the new challenges of the 21st century. The book examines how globalization transforms the nation-state, citizenship, and civil society, raising essential questions about political legitimacy and the inclusion of new social demands. It is a guide to understanding current political drifts and potential ways to overcome them from a critical perspective.
What is it about?
The book addresses two major lines of contemporary political thought. First, it analyzes the "end of history" thesis that emerged after the fall of the Berlin Wall, which proclaimed the definitive triumph of liberal capitalism as the only viable system. Second, it examines how the 21st century presents new human-social and political scenarios driven by globalization. It explores topics such as the crisis of legitimacy of the nation-state, the loss of the active value of citizenship, the transformation of civil society into plural entities, and the growing presence of "the others" with urgent demands. The text does not merely describe these drifts but also points to critical-dialectical ways to overcome them, offering a philosophical and theoretical perspective on the future of politics.
Main Themes
- Critique of the "end of history" and the triumph of liberalism as the sole system.
- Impact of globalization on the nation-state and its legitimacy.
- Transformation of active citizenship and civil society.
- Inclusion of new social demands and the plurality of political actors.
- Critical-dialectical proposals to overcome current political drifts.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at students and professionals in political philosophy, political science, sociology, and anthropology. It is also of interest to readers with a background in the humanities seeking to understand the theoretical debates on the current state of politics and globalization. It is especially useful for those interested in critical thinking and alternatives to dominant political paradigms.
What this book contributes
- A critical and updated vision of the main currents of 21st-century political thought.
- Tools to analyze the crisis of the nation-state and citizenship in the global era.
- A theoretical framework for understanding the demands of new social and political actors.
- Reflections on possible paths to overcome contemporary political contradictions.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Fernando Quesada
- Publisher: Edicions UIB
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: History, society and culture; ethical issues and debates; sociology and anthropology; politics and government; comparative politics; political ideologies
- Collection: None
- Binding: Other
- Edition date: Not specified
- Number of pages: 349
- Weight: 397 g
Editorial Review
This is a rigorous and necessary work for those wishing to delve into the philosophical and political debates that define our era. Its critical approach and ability to confront two great narratives (the end of history and globalization) make it a valuable resource for students and academics. The depth of the analysis and the clarity of the exposition allow the reader to understand the complexities of the current political landscape, although its content is aimed at an audience with some prior training in political theory.