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The Pessimist Rearmed: ŽiŽek on Christianity And Revolution
(2004-09)The author examines the works of ŽiŽek, Kierkegaard, and contemporary entertainment in order to explore revolution and Christianity. A main focus is on sacrifice, and how side effects of an aspiration can be greater than ... -
Rawlsian Justice and Estrangement: Insights from Hegel and Marx
(2007-08)This working paper uses the works of philosophers like Hegel, Marx, and Rawls to explore political philosophy and estrangement. -
Right-Wing Extremism in Frontier Regions: The French National Front and the Crisis of Alsatian Identity
(2005-05)This working paper examines how the patriotic and conservative sentiments in the border region of Alsace-Lorraine, between France and Germany, has been used to the advantage of the French Front National party. This ... -
Seminar and Speak-Out on the War in Iraq
(2003-08)In this working paper, topics concerning different aspects of the Iraq war are presented and then discussed. Topics include: who can authorize a war, intellectual foundations for new imperialism, the role of media in war, ...