Examines the German and Jewish sources of Strauss's thought and the extent to which his philosophy can shed light on the crisis of liberal democracy.

Offers a striking new reading of Agamben’s political thought and its implications for political action in the present.

Compelling account of Strauss's mature Maimonidean writings.

Explores the ethical and political implications of Levinas’s and Sartre’s accounts of human existence.

Offers a new perspective on the political significance of the Hegelian dialectical legacy.

A compelling understanding of equality and difference in public life.

A detailed, clear, and comprehensive overview of the current philosophical debate on toture.

Timely reappraisal of John Locke’s thoughts on the clash between executive emergency power and the importance of the rule of law.

Explores the connections between sexual difference and political structure in ancient Greek tragedy.

An original and revolutionary interpretation of the Jews’ destiny in modern politics.

Explores the significance of Dewey’s thought on democracy for the contemporary world.

Explores how Enlightenment values have been transformed in a technological civilization.

Examines the relationship of civic discourse to built environments through a case study of the Cabrini Green urban revitalization project in Chicago.

The first sustained look at the relationship between deliberative democratic theory and the topic of freedom.

Examines how liberal society enables racism and other forms of discrimination.

An in-depth look at the theory of solidarity of German philosopher Jürgen Habermas, serving also as a comprehensive introduction to his work.

Differentiates inquiry from interpretation in order to secure a foundation for truth.

Applies the concept of personal and political autonomy to children and children’s development.

Essays consider Drucilla Cornell’s contributions to philosophy, political theory, and legal studies.

A collection of essays on contemporary issues in justice and law.

Irreverent and incisive critique of liberal theories of the state.

The definitive source book on philosophy and the city.

Explores the ethical and political possibilities of philosophy after deconstruction.

Explores the social ramifications of Kant's concept of radical evil.

Explores how the concept of revolution permeates and unifies Kristeva’s body of work.