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The mediatization of religion which has developed in the Central and Eastern European area is based on Scandinavian social assumptions that cannot be transferred directly to other geographical areas. Starting from this fact, in this study I focus on the question of the ontology that constitutes the mediatization of religion in Central and Eastern Europe. I call this search for the criteria of mediatization's functioning in the studied area mediatization cartography, i.e. the process of creating assumptions in mapping the research of the phenomenon. In the course of this process, the author reflects on two components of the undertaken ontology, in the form of specifically understood secularization and democratic backsliding. As a result, I explain how to approach the mediatization of religion in the studied area of Central and Eastern European countries. In doing so, I provide solutions for the fusion of religion and state, as well as for the incomplete differentiation of media.

The mediatization of religion which has developed in the Central and Eastern European area is based on Scandinavian social assumptions that cannot be transferred directly to other geographical areas. Starting from this fact, in this study I focus on the question of the ontology that constitutes the mediatization of religion in Central and Eastern Europe. I call this search for the criteria of mediatization's functioning in the studied area mediatization cartography, i.e. the process of creating assumptions in mapping the research of the phenomenon. In the course of this process, the author reflects on two components of the undertaken ontology, in the form of specifically understood secularization and democratic backsliding. As a result, I explain how to approach the mediatization of religion in the studied area of Central and Eastern European countries. In doing so, I provide solutions for the fusion of religion and state, as well as for the incomplete differentiation of media.

Considers the fate of religion ; the evolution of religious belief from the dawn of the gods to their twilight--and tomorrow. Challenges us to see religion les as an ideology and more as a tool kit, a set of techniques--perhaps an art form--enhancing our lives the way that literature and art do

Nabih Berri's early chapters -- From a marginal militia leader to a key man -- A fight for survival : leading Amal and the Shiites in the jungle of the civil war -- Serving as speaker : reaching national status, losing Shiite hegemony -- Berri's political stands

AbstractRecent political events have forced an examination of ideologies of populism and nationalism in politics. In this piece, I examine literature on the post-2016 political context to illustrate why the rise of identity-based politics has surprised analysts. An understanding of identity-based parties requires a focus on both theformsby which they navigate electoral and party systems, and thecontentof their rhetorical appeals to publics. I consider the electoral and party systems literature, and indicate some reasons that majoritarian electoral systems are more likely to foster the dominance of identity-based politics. In such systems, large parties might become weaponized by extremist elements, and lack the potential for checks from new parties. In addition, presidential systems lack a mechanism for no confidence votes, and might also have weak checks on an extremist executive. In terms of content, populism and nationalism might draw differing boundaries to include or exclude perceived elites. However, they can otherwise align in terms of their stances against "Others," and against individualistic or technocratic stances that may fall under the label of "liberalism." Nationalism and populism are not simply ideologies, but can be used as strategies by elites who can successfully deploy these mobilizing rhetorical appeals.

THE JOB OF POLITICAL LEADER REQUIRES UNIQUE SENSIBILITES TO ASSURE GOOD POLITICAL JUDGMENT AND WISDOM. CLASSIC POLITICAL THEORISTS HAVE OFTEN RECOMMENDED ANTITHETICAL DECISION ALGORITHMS AS A BASIS FOR GOOD POLITICAL JUDGMENT. TWO MAJOR DISAGREEMENTS CONCERN THE ALLEGED DARWINIAN ADVANTAGE OF AMORAL MACHIAVELLIAN DECISION ALGORITHMS AND STRUCTURAL REALIST PERCEPTIONS OF INTERNATIONAL POLITICS. CURRENT RESEARCH SUGGESTS MACHIAVELLIAN AND STRUCTURAL REALIST THEORIES ARE MISLEADING AND RATIONALIZE BEHAVIOR THAT IS BOTH MORE DANGEROUS AND IRRATIONAL, AND MORE HOPEFUL, THAN THEY PORTRAY.

The problem with authority -- Making sense of life -- The false idol of natural selection -- The false idol of atheism -- Tragedy : the construction of a worldview -- Creativity, not creation -- Where faith belongs -- Believe wisely -- A meaningful afterlife

This volume explores and critiques one of the most dynamic terrains of political theory sometimes referred to as 'Autonomist Marxism' or post-Operaismo. Taking three divergent manifestations of Autonomist Marxism found in the works of John Holloway, Antonio Negri and Paul Virno, David Eden examines how each approach questions the nature of class and contemporary capitalism and how they extrapolate politics.