In recent years, the West has seen a rising tide of populist and
anti-political feeling. Figures like Donald Trump and Nigel Farage have
gained power by distancing themselves from "the establishment" and
portraying politics itself as the enemy of the people. And it's not just
them - increasingly, the media and politicians of all stripes hurl the
word "ideological" as an insult, tie themselves in knots to avoid
mentioning "the working class," and champion the "depoliticising of key
decision-making." In this book, Eliane Glaser - one of the early
commentators to call attention to this new wave of populism - takes
stock of how we got here and where we're going.
At the heart of
this is a vital question: Is the "death of politics" simply an
inevitable sign of the times, going hand in hand with climate change,
technological development and postmodern malaise? Or is it the
intentional result of right-wing engineering? In addressing this
question, Glaser shows how forces on the Right have manipulated and
benefitted from the apathy of anti-politics; and how the Left's move to
centre under neoliberal leaders has helped in the process. She argues
that in order to revive productive engagement and hope for the future,
we need to return to three pillars of political philosophy that have
become dirty words: ideology, authority and the state. Glaser puts
forward a strong and galvanising defence of these foundations, showing
that however unpopular they may be, they're necessary for the
functioning of a fair society.
Anti-Politics : On the Demonization of Ideology, Authority and the State - Eliane Glaser
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