Vattimo’s Renunciation of Violence

For Gianni Vattimo, the renunciation of violence is the starting point for constructing a post foundational politics. So far, criticism of Vattimo’s argument has focused on his larger commitment to metaphysical nihilism and whether the renunciation of violence is a thicker principle than his post fo...

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Main Author: Lindsey, Jason Royce (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Check availability: HBZ Gateway
Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Published: 2013
In: Ethical theory and moral practice
Year: 2013, Volume: 16, Issue: 1, Pages: 99-111
Further subjects:B Weak ontology
B Non lethal force
B Violence
B Post foundational politics
B Gianni Vattimo
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