Unbecoming Subjects: Judith Butler, Moral Philosophy, and Critical Responsibilit

Description: Unbecoming Subjects by Annika Thiem Moral philosophy and poststructuralism have long been considered two antithetical enterprises. This title argues that Judith Butlers work makes possible a productive encounter between moral philosophy and poststructuralism, rethinking responsibility and critique as key concepts at the juncture of ethics and politics. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Moral philosophy and poststructuralism have long been considered two antithetical enterprises. Moral philosophy is invested in securing norms, whereas poststructuralism attempts to unclench the grip of norms on our lives. Moreover, poststructuralism is often suspected of undoing the possibility of ethical knowledge by emphasizing the unstable, socially constructed nature of our practices and knowledge. In Unbecoming Subjects, Annika Thiem argues that Judith Butlers work makes possible a productive encounter between moral philosophy and poststructuralism, rethinking responsibility and critique as key concepts at the juncture of ethics and politics. Putting into conversation Butlers earlier and most recent work, Unbecoming Subjects begins by examining how Butlers critique of the subject as nontransparent to itself, formed thoroughly through relations of power and in subjection to norms and social practices, poses a challenge to ethics and ethical agency. The book argues, in conversation with Butler, Levinas, and Laplanche, that responsibility becomes possible only when we do not know what to do or how to respond, yet find ourselves under a demand to respond, and even more, to respond well to others. Drawing on the work of Butler, Adorno, and Foucault, Unbecoming Subjects examines critique as a central practice for moral philosophy. It interrogates the limits of moral and political knowledge and probes methods of social criticism to uncover and oppose injustices. Author Biography Annika Thiem is associate professor of philosophy at Villanova University. She is completing a book manuscript on the contributions of the German-Jewish thinkers Hermann Cohen and Walter Benjamin to critical engagements with theological and religious discourse in the early twentieth century. She is the author of Unbecoming Subjects: Judith Butler, Moral Philosophy, and Critical Responsibility (2009) and of numerous articles in political theology, feminist and queer theory. Review "Open[s] a space for other writers to consider more compelling arguements for social justice ..." -M/C Reviews "Examines the American scholars poststructuralist thought in relation to moral philosophy." -The Chronicle of Higher Education Long Description Moral philosophy and poststructuralism have long been considered two antithetical enterprises. Moral philosophy is invested in securing norms, whereas poststructuralism attempts to unclench the grip of norms on our lives. Moreover, poststructuralism is often suspected of undoing the possibility of ethical knowledge by emphasizing the unstable, socially constructed nature of our practices and knowledge. In Unbecoming Subjects, Annika Thiem argues that Judith Butlers work makes possible a productive encounter between moral philosophy and poststructuralism, rethinking responsibility and critique as key concepts at the juncture of ethics and politics. Putting into conversation Butlers earlier and most recent work, Unbecoming Subjects begins by examining how Butlers critique of the subject as nontransparent to itself, formed thoroughly through relations of power and in subjection to norms and social practices, poses a challenge to ethics and ethical agency. The book argues, in conversation with Butler, Levinas, and Laplanche, that responsibility becomes possible only when we do not know what to do or how to respond, yet find ourselves under a demand to respond, and even more, to respond well to others. Drawing on the work of Butler, Adorno, and Foucault, Unbecoming Subjects examines critique as a central practice for moral philosophy. It interrogates the limits of moral and political knowledge and probes methods of social criticism to uncover and oppose injustices. Review Text "Examines the American scholars poststructuralist thought in relation to moral philosophy." --The Chronicle of Higher Education Review Quote Open[s] a space for other writers to consider more compelling arguements for social justice . . . Examines the American scholars poststructuralist thought in relation to moral philosophy. Details ISBN0823228991 Author Annika Thiem Short Title UNBECOMING SUBJECTS Publisher Fordham University Press Language English ISBN-10 0823228991 ISBN-13 9780823228997 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2008 Imprint Fordham University Press Subtitle Judith Butler, Moral Philosophy, and Critical Responsibility Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Edition 3rd DOI 10.1604/9780823228997 UK Release Date 2008-05-01 AU Release Date 2008-05-01 NZ Release Date 2008-05-01 US Release Date 2008-05-01 Pages 288 Publication Date 2008-05-01 Alternative 9780823228980 DEWEY 170 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:129625527;

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