Discover published sets by community

Cosmopolitanism is the ideology that all human beings belong to a single community, based on a shared morality. It often emphasizes world citizenship and global governance as opposed to national or local allegiances.

Michel Foucault formulated the concept of biopower to describe the practice of modern states to regulate their subjects through 'an explosion of numerous and diverse techniques for achieving the subjugations of bodies and the control of populations'.

Karl Marx's concept of ideology represents the dominant ideas of the ruling class that are imposed upon and accepted by the working class, thus perpetuating their own oppression within the capitalist system and maintaining the status quo.

John Rawls proposed a theory of justice based on two principles: (1) guaranteeing equal basic rights and (2) distributing social and economic goods to benefit the least advantaged, all in the context of the 'original position' under a 'veil of ignorance'.

John Dewey in his work 'The Public and its Problems' argued for the importance of participatory democracy and communicated the idea that a democratic society must have a 'Great Community', which evolves through effective communication and shared experiences.

Identity politics is a framework for understanding political claims based on social group identities, such as race, gender, sexuality, culture, and religion. It emphasizes the necessity of political action to end discrimination and ensure the civil rights of marginalized groups.

Seyla Benhabib's 'Deliberative Universalism' postulates that through transnational deliberation, individuals can arrive at universal moral judgments that remain sensitive to cultural diversity, thus allowing for a flexible framework that respects global human rights while encouraging cross-cultural dialogue.

In 'The Human Condition,' Hannah Arendt explores the active life (‘vita activa’) and distinguishes between labor, work, and action, giving special importance to the public sphere as the place of political action.

Participatory democracy is a system that emphasizes the broad participation of constituents in the direction and operation of political systems and stresses the importance of participation by citizens in the formulation of social and economic policies.

Developed by Habermas, discourse ethics asserts that moral truths can be arrived at through the process of argumentation in an ideal speech situation where participants engage in discussions free of domination and inequality.

Jurgen Habermas's concept of the public sphere represents an area in social life where individuals can come together to freely discuss and identify societal problems, and through that discussion influence political action.

Social capital refers to the networks, norms, and trust that facilitate coordination and cooperation among people in a society, which is thought to lead to societal benefits like economic efficiency and reduced crime.

Communitarianism emphasizes the connection between the individual and the community, suggesting that political structures and social policies must reflect the shared values and history of the community, while balancing community needs with individual rights.

Liberalism is a political philosophy that emphasizes individual freedom, rule of law, and egalitarianism, often advocating for civil liberties, democracy, and free market economy as the basis for society.

Robert Nozick's Entitlement Theory of Justice suggests that individuals are entitled to their holdings (property, goods) as long as they acquired them justly, without violating others' rights, and any redistribution of these holdings is unjust if it violates this principle.

Deliberative democracy is a system of political decision-making based on the exchange of arguments and ideas within a public sphere, allowing for informed, equal participation and rational-critical debate.

Civic Republicanism stresses active participation by citizens in governance and the necessity of upholding communal virtues and the common good, as opposed to merely individual interests.

Multiculturalism insists on the recognition and integration of diverse ethnic, racial, and religious cultures within a society, often encouraging policies and attitudes that protect and celebrate cultural diversity instead of imposing a dominant culture.

Civil society refers to the 'third sector' of society, distinct from government and business, that includes organizations and associations that people form for collective purposes and which play an important role in moderating government power and capitalism.