Browsing Center for 21st Century Studies Working Papers by Issue Date
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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, ... -
Creating Meaning, Creating Citizens: The U.S. Supreme Court and the Control of Meaning in the Public
(2004-08)This working paper examines how the United State's Supreme Court creates meaning, and how this meaning affects citizens. The author argues that the creation of meaning by the Court limits the role citizens are able to ... -
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 ... -
Identity and Borders: An Anthropological Approach to EU Institutions
(2004-12)This working paper examines the unification process of Europe through the discipline of anthropology. The politics of Europe are examined, with cultural explanations given for differences and issues in creating identity ... -
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 ... -
Love and the Sharing of Ends
(2005-09)This working paper examines love and union through philosophical writings. It is argued that lovers create a new perspective, and share the ends of that perspective rather then take on each other's individual ends. -
Hybridity and Representation in an Ancient Mediterranean Context: The Cultures In-Between Cypriote Culture
(2006-03)This working paper examines the art, culture, and religion of ancient Cyprus in order to study the ancient Mediterranean in the context of a global community. -
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. -
Judging as Inviting Self-Trust
(2007-11)This working paper examines the relationship between judgement and trust, exploring when one should, and should not, trust their own judgement.