Addressing Bourdieu’s reflections on politics, this article focuses particularly on his critique of democracy’s most fundamental assumptions, such as citizenship, voting, and representation. Refuting a critical remark, it points out that Bourdieu was well aware of the difficulties that prevent the most disadvantaged from participating in politics, and his intentions opposed those holding an elitist viewpoint. The article also briefly traces the ways that Bourdieu sought to engage politically. It argues that the Bourdieusian perspective can be useful both for understanding the reasons behind the current disinterest in politics and for trying to counter this trend.
Illusions and Aporias of Democracy: Politics as Seen by Pierre Bourdieu
E. Susca
2023
Abstract
Addressing Bourdieu’s reflections on politics, this article focuses particularly on his critique of democracy’s most fundamental assumptions, such as citizenship, voting, and representation. Refuting a critical remark, it points out that Bourdieu was well aware of the difficulties that prevent the most disadvantaged from participating in politics, and his intentions opposed those holding an elitist viewpoint. The article also briefly traces the ways that Bourdieu sought to engage politically. It argues that the Bourdieusian perspective can be useful both for understanding the reasons behind the current disinterest in politics and for trying to counter this trend.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
---|---|---|---|
CEPSR 92 Emanuela Susca.pdf
solo utenti autorizzati
Tipologia:
Versione editoriale
Licenza:
Copyright dell'editore
Dimensione
854.85 kB
Formato
Adobe PDF
|
854.85 kB | Adobe PDF | Visualizza/Apri Richiedi una copia |
I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.