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Does Nature Pluralize?

Authors :
Scott, Peter Manley
Source :
Political Theology. Jan2015, Vol. 16 Issue 1, p5-19. 15p.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

In this article, I argue against understanding and treating nature as external. Arguing against such externality of nature, I suggest that the human situation is best understood by reference to postnatural right. As abstract and revolutionary, such right is critical, leveling, and teleological. This forms the basis of a formative metaphysics that I proceed to test against the concept of the common good and a recent theological engagement with climate change. At the conclusion, I argue that the plurality of nature recommends understanding society as a 'greater society' that in turn has implications for how we think about civil society. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1462317X
Volume :
16
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Political Theology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
100178911
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1179/1462317X14Z.000000000126