Introduces Jewish philosophical tradition to students while also making a contribution to inter-religious dialogue. This book offers a critical reappraisal of philosophical underpinnings of this western Christian culture which for so long has viewed Judaism with hostility.
The book critiques the Enlightenment's association of white, heterosexual masculinity with reason, highlighting how this connection pressures men to constantly validate their masculinity. Victor J Seidler argues that modern society demands men to demonstrate their capability in handling life's challenges, suggesting that this obligation hinders authentic expressions of masculinity. He advocates for breaking free from these constraints to redefine what it means to be a man in contemporary contexts.
The book questions how philosophy and social theory can help us to engage the everyday moral realities of living, working, loving and dying in new capitalism. It queries post-structuralist traditions, that for all their insights into the fragmentation of identities, often sustain a distinction between nature and culture.
This book shapes a new language of social theory that allows people to embody their differences with a sense of dignity and self-worth, enabling them to come to terms with the complexities of their lived identities in a post-modern globalised world.
What can we learn about our society and the need to listen to each other in order to make sense of Brexit within a wider world? This accessible book addresses the causes and implications of Brexit, exploring the anger against political elites as people felt estranged from a political process that no longer expressed their will.