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In Theory, New in Ceasefire - Thursday, January 28, 2016 11:52 - 1 Comment
An A to Z of Theory">Augusto Boal: Aesthetics and Human Becoming An A to Z of Theory
The Brazilian playwright, director and political activist Augusto Boal is credited with formulating one of the most radical forms of theatre ever devised, the Theatre of the Oppressed. In the first of a seven-part series of essays, Andrew Robinson surveys Boal's view of the central role of art in human life.
New in Ceasefire, Reflections - Wednesday, November 25, 2015 13:45 - 0 Comments
Reflections">From Aylan to Paris: Our Changing Narratives of Refugees Reflections
In his latest column, Roger Bromley examines the evolution of Western responses, by governments, the media and the public, to the refugee question in the wake of pivotal turning points such as the drowning of Aylan Kurdi and the Paris attacks.
In Theory, New in Ceasefire - Friday, October 9, 2015 14:47 - 2 Comments
An A to Z of Theory">Thomas Aquinas: The State and the Common Good An A to Z of Theory
In the last essay of his three-part series on the medieval philosopher, Andrew Robinson examines the political thought of Thomas Aquinas, notably his ideas on the state, the limits of state power, and the uses and abuses of the idea of the common good.
In Theory, New in Ceasefire - Sunday, September 6, 2015 18:37 - 3 Comments
An A to Z of Theory">Thomas Aquinas: Ethics and Anti-Capitalism An A to Z of Theory
In the second of his three-part series on the medieval philosopher, Andrew Robinson examines Thomas Aquinas's ethical theory, and the virtues and principles it promotes. He also explores Aquinas's critique of usury, and its usefulness to an anti-capitalist critique of capital accumulation.
Ghosts of History, New in Ceasefire - Friday, July 10, 2015 19:18 - 6 Comments
Ghosts of History">The Colonisation of Brazil Ghosts of History
In the latest instalment of his series on the forgotten victims of European colonialism, Ceasefire's Xain Storey explores the colonisation of Brazil
In Theory, New in Ceasefire - Monday, June 8, 2015 18:37 - 2 Comments
An A to Z of Theory">Thomas Aquinas: Talking about Difference An A to Z of Theory
Thomas Aquinas is the best-known philosopher in the Medieval European tradition. What relevance does he have for activists and radicals today? In the first of a three-part series, Andrew Robinson explores the context and concerns of Aquinas's work.
In Theory, New in Ceasefire - Friday, April 17, 2015 18:45 - 1 Comment
An A to Z of Theory">Alain Badiou: On Badiou Versus Deleuze An A to Z of Theory
In the tenth and final instalment of his series on the French thinker, Andrew Robinson compares and contrasts Badiou's work with one of Robinson's favourite theorists, and Badiou's béte noire: Gilles Deleuze.
New in Ceasefire, Radar Reports - Thursday, April 2, 2015 20:47 - 1 Comment
On Our Radar">Nigeria Elections: “A victory for democracy, for the electorate, for the people.” On Our Radar
In our latest 'Radar Reports' column, correspondents from On Our Radar's Nigeria network report on a historical moment in their country's history.
In Theory, New in Ceasefire - Monday, March 30, 2015 12:22 - 0 Comments
An A to Z of Theory">Alain Badiou: Political Action and the Organisation Politique An A to Z of Theory
In addition to his influential role in contemporary philosophy, Alain Badiou is also a political activist. In the penultimate essay of his series on the French thinker's ideas, Andrew Robinson summarises Badiou's work with the Organisation Politique in the context of a wider critique of his political theories.
In Theory, New in Ceasefire - Wednesday, March 25, 2015 14:20 - 0 Comments
An A to Z of Theory">Alain Badiou: Politics An A to Z of Theory
In the eighth installment of his ten-part series on the political thought of Alain Badiou, Andrew Robinson examines the French thinker's specifically political ideas.
