Violence and Reflexivity: The Place of Critique in the Reality of Domination

Violence and Reflexivity: The Place of Critique in the Reality of Domination explores the relationship between social critique, violence, and domination, offering a non-violent critique that creates a rupture in an institutionalized order of violence.

Format: Hardback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 15 May 2022
Publisher: Lexington Books

Violence and Reflexivity: The Place of Critique in the Reality of Domination delves into a comprehensive analysis of the intricate relationship between social critique, violence, and domination. This critique extends beyond the Enlightenment/postmodern opposition, challenging the notion of "reflexive violence" prevalent in classical enlightenment universalism. Instead, it seeks to establish a non-violent critique that remains "militant," capable of rupturing the institutionalized order of violence.

The book, edited by Marjan Ivković, Adriana Zaharijević, and Gazela Pudar-Draško, explores the delicate balance between these extremes. It highlights the need for sensitivity to the tension generated by these polarizing forces, particularly in addressing the challenge of articulating a non-violent critique that remains impactful and transformative.

In Part One, the contributors delve into the theoretical frameworks that aid in moving beyond the reflexive violence of classical Enlightenment social critique. They examine the resources available to us to pursue justice and non-domination in a more profound and meaningful way.

Part Two of the book brings together nuanced perspectives that challenge dominant modern understandings of violence, subjectivity, and society. The contributors explore alternative viewpoints without succumbing to the violence of reflexivity that often characterizes radical anti-Enlightenment standpoints.

Through this exploration, Violence and Reflexivity: The Place of Critique in the Reality of Domination offers valuable insights into the complex dynamics of social critique, violence, and domination. It encourages readers to engage in critical thinking and consider alternative approaches to address the challenges of our contemporary world.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781666910186