Unlock the depths of political theory with 'Justification and Critique' by Rainer Forst. This insightful book, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2013, is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the complex relationship between justification and social practices in contemporary society. With 240 pages of thought-provoking content, Forst articulates a critical theory that dissects the dynamics of power, democracy, and human rights, making it a vital resource for students and scholars alike.

Forst's groundbreaking approach positions society as an 'order of justification,' probing how different norms and institutional practices intertwine to influence legitimacy and social justice. He introduces a comprehensive critique of current political philosophy, challenging readers to scrutinize the validity of established justifications and the social inequities that stem from them.

This compelling exploration allows readers to grasp the nuances of political power and critique, empowering them to engage with and challenge the status quo. From discussions of democracy to the implications of social criticism, this book serves as a vital contribution to critical theory and political discourse.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780745652290.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745652290
Year: 2013
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 240


Description:
Rainer Forst develops a critical theory capable of deciphering the
deficits and potentials inherent in contemporary political reality.
This calls for a perspective which is immanent to social and
political practices and at the same time transcends them. Forst
regards society as a whole as an ?order of
justification? comprising complexes of different norms
referring to institutions and corresponding practices of
justification. The task of a ?critique of relations of
justification?, therefore, is to analyse such legitimations
with regard to their validity and genesis and to explore the social
and political asymmetries leading to inequalities in the
?justification power? which enables persons or groups
to contest given justifications and to create new ones.

Starting from the concept of justification as a basic social
practice, Forst develops a theory of political and social justice,
human rights and democracy, as well as of power and of critique
itself. In so doing, he engages in a critique of a number of
contemporary approaches in political philosophy and critical
theory. Finally, he also addresses the question of the utopian
horizon of social criticism.