Constituent Power, Violence, and the State: The Political Thought of Georges Sorel, Walter Benjamin, and...

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Dimitri Vouros

Constituent Power, Violence, and the State

The Political Thought of Georges Sorel, Walter Benjamin, and Hannah Arendt

Dimitri Vouros

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English

Routledge
25 November 2024

Social & political philosophy; Social theory; Political science & theory; Terrorism, armed struggle; Social law

Series: Routledge Innovations in Political Theory

In Constituent Power, Violence, and the State, Dimitri Vouros examines the question of political violence by placing the thought of Georges Sorel, Walter Benjamin, and Hannah Arendt in conversation with contemporary theories of sovereignty and constituent power.

Vouros argues that the violence sustaining the modern state inhibits institutional accountability and derails constituent power. The paradox of modern law—which is both the expression of the people’s will but also alienated from them—sets the stage for political contestation. For Vouros, the multitude’s potentiality is actualized through either organized or spontaneous acts of resistance against state force. Antagonism is therefore a key element of the political and must be included in any theory of political agonism. A strong notion of constituent power ensures the integrity of the public sphere and the expansion of citizens’ political agency. Bringing all these ideas together is unique for this field of investigation.

Accessible and engagingly written, Constituent Power, Violence, and the State is a must read for researchers in political theory and political philosophy. Critical legal studies scholars and social theorists will also profit from this book.

By: Dimitri Vouros
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781032769035
ISBN 10: 1032769033
Series: Routledge Innovations in Political Theory
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 25 November 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dimitri Vouros gained his PhD in Philosophy from Western Sydney University in 2023. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and English from The University of Sydney, and a Master of Arts in Philosophy from the University of New England.