Rancière Dissects the 'Hatred of Democracy' in New Book
Philosopher Jacques Rancière's latest book, 'La haine de la démocratie' (Hatred of Democracy), published by La Fabrique éditions, analyzes the growing discourse that denounces democratic life as the reign of unlimited desires and the 'democratic man' as a greedy consumer. Rancière traces the historical shifts in the meaning of 'democracy' from Plato to postmodern sociology, arguing that it has been conflated with individualistic and totalitarian society. He identifies the persistent accusations against democracy: egalitarian confusion, loss of authority, and the rule of commodity. For Rancière, democracy is a political regime founded on the 'absence of title to govern,' inherently ungovernable, and subversive against any attempt at regulation by a 'Master' or 'Shepherd.' A lecture by the philosopher is scheduled for November 26 at 2:30 PM at the Centre Pompidou.
Key facts
- Jacques Rancière's book 'La haine de la démocratie' is published by La Fabrique éditions.
- The book examines arguments of a 'hatred of democracy' discourse.
- Rancière analyzes the transformation of a national passion into dominant opinion.
- He traces the concept of democracy from Plato to postmodern sociology.
- Democracy is defined as a regime based on the 'absence of title to govern.'
- Rancière opposes the return of the 'Republican Master' or 'Shepherd.'
- A lecture by Rancière is scheduled for November 26 at 2:30 PM.
- The lecture will take place at the Centre Pompidou.
Entities
Artists
- Jacques Rancière
- Plato
Institutions
- La Fabrique éditions
- Centre Pompidou
Locations
- Paris
- France
Sources
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