Negative Cosmopolitanism: Cultures and Politics of World Citizenship after Globalization – eBook

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In a world fraught with challenges—from escalating debt, climate emergencies, and refugee crises to issues of energy security, terrorism, and environmental catastrophes—the complexities that dominate nightly news cycles and shape public policies necessitate a comprehensive international viewpoint. The 20^th century attempted to tackle these global issues through structured institutions of international governance such as the International Criminal Court, the United Nations, and the World Bank. However, contemporary approaches often appear more spontaneous and experimental, highlighting a shift in how global realities are addressed.

In this context, Negative Cosmopolitanism (PDF) embarks on a critical exploration of the inconsistent history of cosmopolitan ideals, inviting readers to examine key players, conflicting ideologies, and rival dialogues that have emerged over time. This compelling volume presents challenges to the Kantian vision of cosmopolitanism, proposing that it cannot be relied upon as the sole foundation for lasting global harmony.

Bringing together the insights of literary scholars, contemporary problem solvers, and historians of intersecting topics—including industrial capitalism, slavery, and corporate imperialism—this collection of essays scrutinizes the intertwined nature of cosmopolitanism and the increasing networks of trade and global finance from the eighteenth century to the modern era. By revealing how entire populations have been inadvertently swept into a capitalist framework that starkly contrasts with traditional cosmopolitan values, the contributors pave the way for vital discussions surrounding neoliberalism, colonialism, citizenship, biopolitics, and xenophobia.

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