Reconsidering Cosmopolitanism and Forgiveness

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In this slim and arresting book, Christopher Peys makes an important contribution to our thinking about care as a political practice. His sharp readings of Arendt and Derrida, linked to insightful reflections on contemporary politics, invite us to re-imagine cosmopolitanism and forgiveness as vital modes of caring for the world. -- Ella Myers, Associate Professor of Political Science and Gender Studies, University of Utah Peys' monography develops an innovative world-centric theory of political action, according to which cosmopolitanism and forgiveness are intertwined practices of public care, whose importance is paramount in reconciliatory processes. The author convincingly shows how they allow, guarantee and foster new beginnings in the space of politics, by repairing, maintaining, and enhancing the worldly web of relationships. -- Francesco Ferrari, Researcher, Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena This timely, well-written book is among the most elaborate and well-informed works to engage the political thought of Hannah Arendt and Jacques Derrida together. It opens up new perspectives to the thought of both thinkers, and offers invaluable insights into the contemporary relevance of cosmopolitanism and forgiveness inspired by a care for the world we share with others. -- Ari-Elmeri Hyvoenen, post-doctoral researcher, Universities of Jyvaeskylae In this rich, innovative and inspiring book, Chris Peys makes a valuable contribution to political theory and practice. The book develops a compelling account of cosmopolitan hospitality and forgiveness oriented to caring for the worldly spaces of political action. It manifests a love of the world that is of utmost political significance given the contemporary onslaught of "dark times." -- Masa Mrovlje, ERC Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Edinburgh