Over the past two decades; the renowned political theorist William E. Connolly has developed a powerful theory of pluralism as the basis of a territorial politics. In this concise volume; Connolly launches a new defense of pluralism; contending that it has a renewed relevance in light of pressing global and national concerns; including the war in Iraq; the movement for a Palestinian state; and the fight for gay and lesbian rights. Connolly contends that deep; multidimensional pluralism is the best way to promote justice and inclusion without violence. He advocates a deep pluralism—in contrast to shallow; secular pluralism—that helps to create space for different groups to bring their religious faiths into the public realm. This form of deep pluralism extends far beyond faith; encompassing multiple dimensions of social and personal lives; including household organization and sexuality.Connolly looks at pluralism not only in light of faith but also in relation to evil; ethics; relativism; globalization; and sovereignty. In the process; he engages many writers and theorists—among them; Spinoza; William James; Henri Bergson; Marcel Proust; Gilles Deleuze; Giorgio Agamben; Talal Asad; Michael Hardt; and Antonio Negri. Pluralism is the first book in which Connolly explains the relationship between pluralism and the experience of time; and he offers readings of several films that address how time is understood; including Time Code; Far from Heaven; Waking Life; and The Maltese Falcon. In this necessary book Connolly brings a compelling; accessible philosophical critique together with his personal commitment to an inclusive political agenda to suggest how we might—and why we must—cultivate pluralism within both society and ourselves.
#3193471 in Books Ohio University Press 2005-06-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.02 x .75 x 5.98l; 1.21 #File Name: 0821416065296 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. used bookBy corditeVery good book! Enjoyable read. I love Ohio history and the Civil War is a favorite. The first half of the book is about the authors life growing up in rural Ohio less than 50 miles from me. The author has a humor and wit similar to Mark Twain. His war experience is well described from his personal day to day activities and thoughts. You get a good feel for what it must have been like from the soldiers perspective.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This is a treasureBy C. M. ClarkeWhat a wonderful recounting of what life was like growing up in Ohio in the 1830s-40s-50s and what experiences the author had during the Civil War. The author is an enchanting writer. A delightful book and addition to the literature of both Ohio history and Civil War studies.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy VKExcellent account of a Civil War soldier's boyhood in northeastern Ohio and his experiences in the War.
