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An original and powerful statement which enables us to close the widening gap between liberal democracy and the events of a disordered world.

Political conflict in our society is inevitable, and its results are often far fromnegative. How then should we deal with the intractable differences arisingfrom complex modern culture?Developing her groundbreaking political philosophy of agonistics the searchfor a radical and plural democracy Chantal Mouffe examines internationalrelations, strategies for radical politics, the future of Europe and the politics ofartistic practices. She shows that in many circumstances where no alternativesseem possible, agonistics offers a new road map for change. Engaging with cosmopolitanism, post-operaism, and theories of multiple modernities sheargues in favour of a multipolar world with real cultural and political pluralism.

On The Political tar den belgiske filosofen Chantal Mouffe et oppgjør med vår dogmatiske forståelse av politikk og demokrati. Her viser hun blant annet hvordan fordømmelsen av terrorisme er en måte å få oss til å føle oss bedre og hvordan dette er et utslag av at moralisme har erstattet politikk.Om det politiske er skremmende aktuell sett i lys av økende internasjonal terrorisme, økonomisk krise i Sør-Europa og nye politiske bevegelser som oppstår i møte med de nye problemene. Chantal Mouffe kan gi oss nye og alternative innsikter i disse politiske utviklingstrekkene.Boka utgis som nr.67 i serien Cappelens upopulære skrifter. Om det politiske er oversatt av Lars Holm-Hansen, og har et etterord av Simen Andersen Øyen.]]>

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 a frontier between ';the people' and ';the oligarchy,' a leftpopulist strategy could bring together the manifold struggles against subordination, oppression and discrimination.This strategy acknowledges that democratic discourse plays a crucial role in the political imaginary of our societies. And through the construction of a collective will, mobilizing common affects in defence of equality and social justice, it will be possible to combat the xenophobic policies promoted by right-wing populism.In redrawing political frontiers, this ';populist moment' points to a ';return of the political' after years of postpolitics. A return may open the way for authoritarian solutionsthrough regimes that weaken liberal-democratic institutionsbut it could also lead to a reaffirmation and extension of democratic values

The rise of Podemos in Spain is part of a wave of new radical political initiatives in Europe - movements and parties informed by innovative ways of thinking about politics.