Humanity or Sovereignty

Despite the talk of globalization, current political discourse remains firmly anchored in the «age of nationalism» with concepts such as the national interest, national security, and gross national product (GNP) still defining the political agenda. This thought-provoking book challenges the hegemony of political nationalism, arguing that it is a false ideology that blinds us to the need for global political reform. This book proposes a new paradigm of «human political justice» to replace the current «justice in one country» approach. It forcefully reminds us that our human identity is more important than our national or religious identity and opens the campaign for a new «Human Union» to progressively replace the nation-state as the primary focus of political activity.

Autorentext

The Author: Lyndon Storey has a Ph.D. in international relations from Sydney University, Australia, and has taught politics and philosophy in Australia and in China. He has also played a leadership role in world citizenship and human union movements in Australia and the United States.

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«In this remarkable work Lyndon Storey has re-imagined 'community' as a concerned political scientist and placed the human one where it belongs - above all the others. Combining a keen and sure grasp of both Eastern and Western political philosophy, he makes a 'Human Union' sound more realistic for the long term than a unilateralist American imperium or any other contender for global salvation through national sovereignty. Read this book and be persuaded that your own best instincts about an appropriate format for the human future may be right after all.» (Peter King, International Institute for Asian Studies, Leiden University, Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Sydney)
«This book boldly develops a whole new political philosophy, based on the axiom that a legitimate political system should benefit all of humanity alike. It takes seriously the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, that 'all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights,' and it mounts a powerful challenge to our common preconceptions based on nationalism. It should be read by all those interested in the progress of humanity and the elimination of prejudice and war.» (Chris Hamer, President, World Citizens Association (Australia))