Philosophical Perspectives on Contemporary Ireland

<p>This is the first book to bring a philosophical lens to issues of socio-political and cultural importance in twenty-first century Ireland. While the social political and economic landscape of contemporary Ireland has inspired extensive scholarly debate both within and well beyond the field of Irish Studies there is a distinct lack of philosophical voices in these discussions. The aim of this volume is to enrich the fields of Philosophy and Irish Studies by encouraging a manifestly philosophical exploration of contemporary issues and concerns.</p><p>The essays in this volume collectively address diverse philosophical questions on contemporary Ireland by exploring a variety of themes including: diaspora exile return; women’s bodies and autonomy; historic injustices and national healing; remembering and commemoration; institutionalization and containment; colonialism and Ireland as home; conflict and violence; Northern Ireland and the peace process; nationalism patriotism and masculinities; ethnicity immigration and identity; and translation art and culture.</p><p>Philosophical Perspectives on Contemporary Ireland marks a significant contribution to contemporary theorizations of Ireland by incorporating both Irish and transatlantic perspectives. It will appeal to a broad audience of scholars and advanced students working in philosophy Irish Studies feminist theory history legal studies and literary theory. Beyond academia it will also engage those interested in contemporary Ireland from policy and civil society perspectives.</p>