Politics of Human Life: Rethinking Subjectivity

This book explores the concept of human life in contemporary ethics, law, and politics, arguing that the divide between scientific facts and moral theory has outlived its usefulness. It discusses the intimate human spheres of reproduction, dying, and sexuality and argues that these shifts challenge the established separation between facts and norms, between human life and its conceptualization. It offers the possibility of a new, socially articulated understanding of the relationship between subjectivity and normativity.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 118 pages
\n Publication date: 25 June 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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This book delves into the core concept of human life that underpins contemporary thinking in the realms of ethics, law, and politics. It explores a profound divide within this thinking, between those who seek to eliminate any anthropological understanding of human beings and rely solely on scientific facts, and those who advocate for an anthropological perspective that is rooted in traditional, teleological, metaphysical beliefs. In essence, knowledge of the world is delegated to the sciences, while moral theory operates in a distinct and insulated domain. However, Piergiorgio Donatelli contends that this opposition has outlived its usefulness. Through a thoughtful examination of the intimate human spheres of reproduction, dying, and sexuality, he argues that we currently inhabit a world characterized by novel ways of living. These shifts involve intricate rearrangements of emotions and the modification or even a radical rupture of existing ideas about human life. They challenge the established boundaries between facts and norms, between human life and its conceptualization. As such, this book proposes that these shifts simultaneously offer the potential for a new, socially articulated understanding of the relationship between subjectivity and normativity.

Engaging with pressing contemporary themes, this book holds immense value for scholars engaged in the study of ethics, law, and political theory. It appeals to both analytic and continental philosophy, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and enriching our understanding of these critical fields. By exploring the intricacies of human life, this book sheds light on the complex interplay between individual experiences, societal norms, and moral principles, paving the way for a more nuanced and inclusive approach to ethical, legal, and political discourse.

\n Weight: 272g\n
Dimension: 145 x 222 x 15 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781138048164\n \n