Poses of the World: Void Universalism

Poses of the World develops a theory of the pluralistic coexistence of politics with aesthetic,scientific,ethical and economic procedures that have sought to influence,dominate or even replace politics. It builds upon the findings of the first two volumes of Void Universalism to outline an account of pluralism that affirms the incommensurable character of the procedures that regulate the manners of our being and acting in the world.

Format: Hardback
Length: 190 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The concept of Poses of the World explores the intricate interplay between politics and a range of aesthetic, scientific, ethical, and economic processes that have sought to influence, dominate, or even replace politics. While it is commonly acknowledged that politics has expanded its reach into previously non-political domains such as art, science, and economy, it is important to recognize that our societies are characterized by a pluralistic coexistence of diverse procedures. These procedures, while operating with distinct logics, remain interconnected and interact in various ways, ranging from confrontational conflicts to long-lasting syntheses.

In developing a theory of this pluralistic coexistence, this book builds upon the findings of the first two volumes of Void Universalism. It presents an account of pluralism that affirms the inherent incomparability of the procedures that govern our manner of being and acting in the world. Politics, ethics, art, economy, science, and numerous other processes persist in their individual journeys without ever cohering into a unified whole. The book showcases how abandoning the aspiration for such coherence opens up new perspectives on critical sociopolitical debates of our time, including critiques of neoliberalism and concerns surrounding cancel culture.

This volume is designed to be both systematic and accessible, making it relevant to students and scholars of political science, philosophy, sociology, anthropology, and cultural studies, as well as a broader readership beyond academia. By delving into the complexities of the relationship between politics and other spheres of human activity, Poses of the World offers valuable insights into the complex dynamics of our contemporary world.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032512457