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Overview"This groundbreaking study aims to provide a philosophical analysis of the phenomenon of terror, in particular the political reactions to it, such as public anxiety and pre-emptive wars, and to re-articulate the understanding of metaphysics through a consideration of its political implications. The book reveals that the key feature of terror is ""potentiality,"" that is, terror is always about ""what could happen"" as opposed to ""what is likely to happen."" This notion helps broaden the scope of the investigation, as the argument spans the ontology, political psychology, political cosmology, and political theology of terror. Each chapter begins with an empirical discussion, examining such topics as the political practices in reaction to terror, the politics of fear, warfare, sovereignty, and the debates about the state of exception in relations to anti-terrorism laws. This unique examination of our political reality uncovers the axiom of terrorism, namely its ""potentiality."" Going beyond the scope of terrorism studies, it explains the philosophical underpinnings of terror without compromising on the empirical facts drawn from policymaking, jurisprudence and related fields." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Dr. Rasmus Ugilt (Aarhus University, Denmark)Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic USA Dimensions: Width: 15.30cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.327kg ISBN: 9781628920567ISBN 10: 1628920564 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 13 March 2014 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsIntroduction: Much Ado about Nothing Metaphysica Generalis 1. The Political Ontology of Terror Metaphysica Specialis 2. The Political Psychology of Terror 3. The Political Cosmology of Terror 4. The Political Theology of Terror Conclusion: All's Well That Begins WellReviewsAuthor InformationRasmus Ugilt is Assistant Professor in the Department of Culture and Society, Aarhus University, Denmark. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |