Mouffe: 9 books

Since September 11th, we frequently hear that political differences should be put aside: the real struggle is between good and evil. What does this mean for political and social life? Is there a 'Third Way' beyond left and right, and if so, should we fear or welcome it? This thought-provoking...

Political conflict in our society is inevitable, and its results are often far from negative. How then should we deal with the intractable differences arising from complex modern culture? Developing her groundbreaking political philosophy of agonistics – the search for a radical and plural...

Louis-Armand Bombardier a ouvert les portes de son studio B-12 de Valcourt à neuf auteurs qui, en une semaine, entre soupers bien arrosés et discussions enflammées, ont eu pour mission d’écrire chacun une nouvelle et d’y glisser un des artefacts trouvés sur les lieux. COLLECTIF - Sophie Bérubé,...

In this hugely influential book, Laclau and Mouffe examine the workings of hegemony and contemporary social struggles, and their significance for democratic theory. With the emergence of new social and political identities, and the frequent attacks on Left theory for its essentialist underpinnings,...

Theories of Democracy builds on Robert Dahl's observation that there is no single theory of democracy; only theories. Beyond the broad commitment to rule by the majority, democracy involves a set of contentious debates concerning the proper function and scope of power, equality, freedom, justice,...

The notion of 'the public sphere' has become increasingly central to theories and studies of democracy, media, and culture over the last few decades. It has also gained political importance in the context of the European Union's efforts to strengthen democracy, integration, and identity. The Idea...

What is the “populist moment” and what does it mean for the left? We are currently witnessing in Western Europe a “populist moment” that signals the crisis of neoliberal hegemony. The central axis of the political conflict will be between right- and left-wing populism. By establishing...

À côté du mensonge pernicieux (celui de l’escroquerie) figurent une série de mensonges officieux ou légitimes, qui vont du mensonge pieux (celui du savoir-vivre, de la politesse, de la bienséance... opérés comme lubrifiant social) aux mensonges d’attaque ou de défense, en passant par...

La publicité, ce « télégramme qui saute à l’œil », vit chaque jour au rythme des grandes villes et des routes, se fond dans nos activités quotidiennes, sature notre champ visuel et ne quitte plus nos oreilles. A toute heure, la publicité, qui apparaît être aujourd’hui la carte de visite...