The Ends of Critique re-examines the stakes of critique in the 21st century, offering an unprecedented re-examination of critique under global entanglement and asymmetrical relations from a diversity of scholarly perspectives within the humanities. It develops a different approach to critique than recent considerations of critique as post-critique or those indebted to Frankfurt School thought and liberal theories of democracy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 234 pages
Publication date: 21 February 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The Ends of Critique: Re-examining the Stakes of Critique in the 21st Century
In the 21st century, the stakes of critique have undergone significant re-examination, as socio-political realities and global interconnectedness continue to evolve. The roles and methods of critique have also undergone transformation, necessitating a fresh perspective on the concept. The volume offers an unprecedented exploration of critique within the context of global entanglement and asymmetrical relations, drawing on diverse scholarly perspectives from the humanities. By moving beyond the Eurocentric and Kantian traditions, the contributions emphasize the importance of recognizing multiple critical perspectives. The reflections in the volume lead critique toward a situated, perspectival, and entangled critical stance, incorporating interventions from decolonial, systemic, deconstructive, and (post)humanist perspectives. This approach differs from recent discussions of critique as post-critique or those influenced by Frankfurt School thought and liberal theories of democracy. The Ends of Critique is the first full-length research publication of the interdisciplinary research network Terra Critica.

The Ends of Critique: Re-examining the Stakes of Critique in the 21st Century

In the 21st century, the stakes of critique have undergone significant re-examination, as socio-political realities and global interconnectedness continue to evolve. The roles and methods of critique have also undergone transformation, necessitating a fresh perspective on the concept. The volume offers an unprecedented exploration of critique within the context of global entanglement and asymmetrical relations, drawing on diverse scholarly perspectives from the humanities. By moving beyond the Eurocentric and Kantian traditions, the contributions emphasize the importance of recognizing multiple critical perspectives. The reflections in the volume lead critique toward a situated, perspectival, and entangled critical stance, incorporating interventions from decolonial, systemic, deconstructive, and (post)humanist perspectives. This approach differs from recent discussions of critique as post-critique or those influenced by Frankfurt School thought and liberal theories of democracy. The Ends of Critique is the first full-length research publication of the interdisciplinary research network Terra Critica.

Weight: 522g
Dimension: 229 x 159 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786616463