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James R. Martel juxtaposes anarchism with what he calls archisma centralized and hierarchical political form based in ancient Greek and Hebrew prophetic traditionsin order to theorize the potential for a radical democratic politics.

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"Anarchist Prophets [is] a work that deserves a place in the pantheon of anarchist writings, for it incisively and inventively expresses the central critique of the domineering, dominant, and often self-obscure sovereign aspiration at the heart of the vast majority of Western political thought." -- Loren Goldman * Perspectives on Politics *

Table of Contents
Acknowledgments vii
Introduction: Disappointing Vision 1
Part I
1. Appointing Prophets 29
2. Hobbes and the Holy Spirit 58
3. A Most Disappointing Prophet: Nietzsche's Zarathustra 95
4. A Prophet Who Can't See the Future: Benjamin's Angel of History 125
Part II
5. Navigating (and Fighting) Archism 167
6. Can Archism Ever Die? 212
Conclusion: Beyond Anarchist Prophets 257
Notes 299
Bibliography 329
Index 339

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      Publisher: Duke University Press
      Publication Date: 02/09/2022
      ISBN13: 9781478015789, 978-1478015789
      ISBN10: 1478015780
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      James R. Martel juxtaposes anarchism with what he calls archisma centralized and hierarchical political form based in ancient Greek and Hebrew prophetic traditionsin order to theorize the potential for a radical democratic politics.

      Trade Review
      "Anarchist Prophets [is] a work that deserves a place in the pantheon of anarchist writings, for it incisively and inventively expresses the central critique of the domineering, dominant, and often self-obscure sovereign aspiration at the heart of the vast majority of Western political thought." -- Loren Goldman * Perspectives on Politics *

      Table of Contents
      Acknowledgments vii
      Introduction: Disappointing Vision 1
      Part I
      1. Appointing Prophets 29
      2. Hobbes and the Holy Spirit 58
      3. A Most Disappointing Prophet: Nietzsche's Zarathustra 95
      4. A Prophet Who Can't See the Future: Benjamin's Angel of History 125
      Part II
      5. Navigating (and Fighting) Archism 167
      6. Can Archism Ever Die? 212
      Conclusion: Beyond Anarchist Prophets 257
      Notes 299
      Bibliography 329
      Index 339

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