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Philosophies of Globalisation - PHL356
Globalisation has profoundly influenced many aspects of our lives. It is not just a technological and economic process, which has impacted on what we consume and how we work, but also a political and cultural process, which has transformed the way we relate to ourselves, to others and the environment. Many of the conceptions that were taken for granted not long ago, notably about the nature and scope of political action, ethical duties, economic possibilities, or cultural identity, have been radically challenged by the advance of globalisation. Philosophies of globalisation seek to map and critically analyse these profound changes. By providing rich accounts of the rise of modern science and technology, the capitalistic underpinnings of globalisation, and the serious challenges to well-established legal and political principles, philosophies of globalisation provide invaluable tools to orient ourselves in our troubled times. The unit focuses more particularly on the work of: Giorgio Agamben, Alain Badiou, Antonio Negri, Jacques Rancière, Bernard Stiegler, and Slavoj Zizek.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| When Offered: | TBD - To be determined |
| Staff Contact(s): | Associate Professor Jean-Philippe Deranty |
| Prerequisites: |
39cp or admission to GDipArts |
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| NCCW(s): | PHIL356 |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Philosophy Faculty of Arts |
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