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The Ends of History : Questioning the Stakes of Historical Reason

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Over two decades ago we were confronted by the end of the Soviet Union and collapse of the geo-politicall divisions that had defined much of the twentieth century. From this particular end, the 'end of history' was proclaimed. But is it still possible to argue that liberal democracy and free market capitalism are the final form of law and mode of production in human history? Recent events have called this into question: the Arab Spring, the War on Terror, global economic crises, and looming ecological crises. It seems that history is far from over. Yet, the idea of 'the end' remains, for example, in the question of the future of the American empire, the establishment of a new era of international law, and the resurgence of religion as a dominant source of political identification. This collection of essays explores 'the end' in various contexts, including art, politics, and the philosophy of time and existence. In different ways, all of the essays address emerging horizons of meaning and reality.

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  • ISBN-13: 9780415644884
  • ISBN-10: 0415644887
  • Publisher: Routledge
  • Publish Date: July 2014
  • Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.75 pounds
  • Page Count: 232

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