Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Political Theory

Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Political Theory argues that the destiny of humankind will depend increasingly upon our collective intellectual and practical capacity to shape the global confrontation of capital, power and knowledge. As a complex and evolving body of critical thought, the book draws upon a wide spectrum social sciences and humanities. While on the one hand, Jayant Lele reflects on the relation between theory and practice that plague the post Cold-war era, we have on the other hand, Justine Clemens writing about torture and whether it fits into democracy as a form of punishment. The book thus brings an interdisciplinary perspective to bear on key debates within contemporary political theory using the works of key thinkers like Rawls, Habermas, and Derrida. The essays collected here use theoretical inquiry to shed light on and provide insights into a wide range of issues that are of contemporary relevance both in the domains of theory and practice. It features outstanding scholars who have been affiliated with renowned academic institutions spanning four continents