Ideological implications of the use of open systems theory in political science
In: Behavioral science, Band 24, Heft 5, S. 311-324
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In: Behavioral science, Band 24, Heft 5, S. 311-324
In: Policy sciences: integrating knowledge and practice to advance human dignity, Band 8, Heft 1, S. 103-109
ISSN: 1573-0891
In: Soviet studies, Band 28, Heft 3, S. 433-443
In: Soviet studies, Band 28, Heft 1, S. 118-132
In: Soviet studies, Band 24, Heft 4, S. 554-587
In: Soviet studies: a quarterly review of the social and economic institutions of the USSR, Band 24, S. 554-587
ISSN: 0038-5859
In: Economics of planning: an international journal devoted to the study of comparative economics, planning and development, Band 4, Heft 3, S. 143-160
ISSN: 1573-0808
In: Cultural dialectics
"Online discourse has created a new media environment for contributions to public life, one that challenges the social significance of the role of public intellectuals--intellectuals who, whether by choice or by circumstance, offer commentary on issues of the day. The value of such commentary is rooted in the assumption that, by virtue of their training and experience, intellectuals possess knowledge--that they understand what constitutes knowledge with respect to a particular topic, are able to distinguish it from mere opinion, and are in a position to define its relevance in different contexts. When intellectuals comment on matters of public concern, they are accordingly presumed to speak truth, whether they are writing books or op-ed columns or appearing as guests on radio and television news programs. At the same time, with increasing frequency, discourse on public life is taking place online. This new digital environment is characterized by abundance--an abundance of speakers, discussion, and access. But has this abundance of discourse--this democratization of knowledge, as some describe it--brought with it a corresponding increase in truth? Casting doubt on the assertion that online discourse, with its proliferation of voices, will somehow yield collective wisdom, Speaking Power to Truth raises concerns that this wealth of digitally enabled commentary is, in fact, too often bereft of the hallmarks of intellectual discourse: an epistemological framework and the provision of evidence to substantiate claims. Instead, the pursuit of truth finds itself in competition with the quest for public reputation, access to influence, and enhanced visibility. But as knowledge is drawn into the orbit of power, and as the line between knowledge and opinion is blurred, what role will the public intellectual play in the promotion and nurturing of democratic processes and goals? In exploring the implications of the digital transition, the contributors to Speaking Power to Truth provide both empirical evidence of, and philosophical reflection on, the current and future role of the public intellectual in a technologically mediated public sphere. With contributions by Karim-Aly Kassam, Barrry Cooper, Jacob G. Foster, Richard Hawkins, Michael Keren, Boaz Miller, Liz Pirnie, and Eleanor Townsley"--Provided by publisher.
National sovereignty, defined as a nation's right to exercise its own law and practise over its territory, is a cherished norm in the modern era, and yet it raises great legal, political and ethical dilemmas. This study looks at the problems created by international intervention
National sovereignty, defined as a nation's right to exercise its own law and practise over its territory, is a cherished norm in the modern era, and yet it raises great legal, political and ethical dilemmas. This study looks at the problems created by international intervention.
In: Israel affairs, Band 14, Heft 2, S. 184-201
ISSN: 1743-9086
In: Comparative economic studies, Band 44, Heft 1, S. 15-45
ISSN: 1478-3320
In: The Middle East journal, Band 52, Heft 4, S. 613
ISSN: 0026-3141
In: American political science review, Band 90, Heft 3, S. 674-675
ISSN: 0003-0554
In: The Economic Journal, Band 94, Heft 374, S. 258