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The whole function of rights in Locke's theory is to provide an independent criterion for judging the legitimacy (and not only the moral appropriateness) of government action, including legislation. It is this structural point about contract theory which constitutes the strongest objection against Tully's interpretation. (GF)

THIS ARTICLE STATES THAT MARTIN HEIDEGGER'S WORK IS CRUCIAL TO UNDERSTANDING THE CURRENT DEBATES OVER POSTMODERNISM. BUT HIS RELATION TO THESE DEBATES IS COMPLEX, AND NEITHER SIDE IS ENTIRELY COMFORTABLE WITH HIS INSIGHTS. THE ARTICLE INTENDS TO SHOW HOW HEIDEGGER HELPS ILLUMINATE BOTH THE PROBLEMS AND THE PROSPECTS OF A POSTMODERN ORIENTATION TO POLITICS AND ETHICS.

FOR FEMINISTS, THE POSTMODERN PROJECT REMAINS DEEPLY SUSPECT EVEN WHEN THEY PROMOTE IT. THIS ARTICLE EXPLORES THE FEMINIST CONSTRUCTION OF A POSTMODERNNIST MONOLITH WHICH BECOMES LESS SPECTRAL AS THE WRITINGS OF FEMINISTS ARE STUDIED. IT EXPLORES A MOVEMENT WHICH HAS ENCOURAGED FORM TO TRIUMPH OVER SUBSTANCE, MEDIA OVER REALITY.

Emerson may not have been what is called a political philosopher, but political considerations played a more subtle part in his thinking than mere expressions of opinion on public affairs would suggest. (SJK)