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In this book philosophers try to answer the following question: What is globalization and what does ‘globe’ or ‘world’ (monde) signify? Rémi Brague returns to the Greek idea of the cosmos in order to track the worldhood (mondanéité) of the world, that is, the process by which the idea of the world is formed. Don Ihde shows how a world has developed, in which technologies are no longer considered neutral means serving the ends of human action, but become the very means by which people exist in the world. Vittorio Mathieu describes the economical world at two levels – that of the individual and that of society. Tomonobu Imamichi analyses the capacity of aesthetic experience to disclose a world other than the world of technological efficiency. Francisco Miró Quesada C. emphasises that the great political questions are not solvable without worldviews that express value systems. David Rasmussen describes sensus communis as a cosmopolitan concept, which founds a political globalization of the world. And Peter Kemp attempts to grasp the meaning of that globalization upon which the destiny of our planet depends.
This book investigates the multifaceted nature of globalization and its philosophical implications. The collection features essays by several philosophers who explore distinct facets of globalization, from its conceptual origins and technological underpinnings to its economic, aesthetic, and political dimensions. Each contributor examines how the concept of 'world' is formed and experienced in an increasingly interconnected global landscape, considering the role of technology, value systems, and shared understanding in shaping our global destiny.
This collection of essays offers a diverse philosophical inquiry into the concept of globalization. The contributors approach the subject from various angles, including cosmology, technology, economics, aesthetics, and political philosophy, providing a comprehensive overview of the challenges and meanings associated with our interconnected world. The book is structured to present distinct perspectives, allowing readers to engage with different philosophical frameworks for understanding global phenomena. The collected thoughts aim to illuminate the complex forces shaping our planet's future.
Page Count:
214
Publication Date:
2004-01-01
ISBN-10:
1402030258
ISBN-13:
9781402030253
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