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Doing Justice to Dissent: Unruly Principles and Wild Democracy.

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Title: Doing Justice to Dissent: Unruly Principles and Wild Democracy.
Authors: Kujala, Will
Source: Millennium (03058298); Jul2023, Vol. 51 Issue 3, p920-930, 11p
Subject Terms: JUSTICE, POLITICAL philosophy, POLITICAL participation, POLITICAL science, DEMOCRACY
Abstract: This text examines three books that delve into the concept of dissent and its relationship to democracy and political theory. The authors argue against rigid principles and frameworks, emphasizing the importance of understanding dissent from the perspective of those involved. They critique the way dissent is often tamed and categorized by institutions, and advocate for a more nuanced and context-specific approach to understanding and evaluating dissent. The text also explores the concept of "wild democracy" and the significance of dissent in political thought and action. It highlights the need to challenge Eurocentric modes of thought and draw from diverse traditions when formulating principles. The text further discusses how dissent is often domesticated by institutions and principles that neutralize and contain it, and suggests that studying dissent can reveal the dangers of relying solely on abstract rules and bureaucratic systems. It also questions the distinction between domestic and international politics and the potential for dissent to challenge and transcend these boundaries. Overall, the text contributes to a broader shift in critical international theory towards using social movements as a lens for theoretical inquiry. [Extracted from the article]
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Abstract:This text examines three books that delve into the concept of dissent and its relationship to democracy and political theory. The authors argue against rigid principles and frameworks, emphasizing the importance of understanding dissent from the perspective of those involved. They critique the way dissent is often tamed and categorized by institutions, and advocate for a more nuanced and context-specific approach to understanding and evaluating dissent. The text also explores the concept of "wild democracy" and the significance of dissent in political thought and action. It highlights the need to challenge Eurocentric modes of thought and draw from diverse traditions when formulating principles. The text further discusses how dissent is often domesticated by institutions and principles that neutralize and contain it, and suggests that studying dissent can reveal the dangers of relying solely on abstract rules and bureaucratic systems. It also questions the distinction between domestic and international politics and the potential for dissent to challenge and transcend these boundaries. Overall, the text contributes to a broader shift in critical international theory towards using social movements as a lens for theoretical inquiry. [Extracted from the article]
ISSN:03058298
DOI:10.1177/03058298231194738