The Reality of This World analyzes one of the most influential concepts known to humanity-"the world"-focusing primarily on the material conditions of our existence. It is the companion to The World as Idea: A Conceptual History (Routledge, 2021). Together, the two volumes constitute "The Fate of This World and the Future of Humanity."
In this book, Charles P. Webel examines the theories and policies that have constructed the world as it is. He proposes strategies for transforming it into a more equitable and sustainable habitat both for humans and for the other species with whom we coexist on Earth. In doing so, he describes how the social and natural sciences, as well as philosophy and the humanities, have abetted our understanding of this world and explores why globalization and rationalization, as well as such "alternative realities" as digital and AI technologies, may simultaneously advance our collective well-being while also putting life on Earth at existential risk. In conclusion, Webel proposes political and other solutions to mitigate such risks.
The Reality of This World will be of great interest to scholars in fields ranging from philosophy and intellectual history to political and social theory, as well as to students and a general public interested in understanding and transforming our world.
| ISBN: | 9781032206684 |
| Publication date: | 29th October 2025 |
| Author: | Charles Webel |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 206 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Studies in Social and Political Thought |
| Genres: |
Globalization Climate change Artificial intelligence |
The Reality of This World analyzes one of the most influential concepts known to humanity-"the world"-focusing primarily on the material conditions of our existence. It is the companion to The World as Idea: A Conceptual History (Routledge, 2021). Together, the two volumes constitute "The Fate of This World and the Future of Humanity."
In this book, Charles P. Webel examines the theories and policies that have constructed the world as it is. He proposes strategies for transforming it into a more equitable and sustainable habitat both for humans and for the other species with whom we coexist on Earth. In doing so, he describes how the social and natural sciences, as well as philosophy and the humanities, have abetted our understanding of this world and explores why globalization and rationalization, as well as such "alternative realities" as digital and AI technologies, may simultaneously advance our collective well-being while also putting life on Earth at existential risk. In conclusion, Webel proposes political and other solutions to mitigate such risks.
The Reality of This World will be of great interest to scholars in fields ranging from philosophy and intellectual history to political and social theory, as well as to students and a general public interested in understanding and transforming our world.
The Reality of This World features in the following genres: Social and political philosophy, Historiography, Political science and theory
The Reality of This World is available in Hardback
The Reality of This World was written by Charles Webel and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
The Reality of This World has 206 pages
Yes it is part of Routledge Studies in Social and Political Thought series
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