Samtaler om Københavnerskolen: Begreper om politikk i studier av sikkerhetisering

Ulrik Pram Gad, Karen Lund Petersen

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    Abstract

    The article analyses current debates on securitization theory. It is argued that there are a number of concepts of politics in play and that greater awareness regarding these conceptual differences helps clarify not only theoretical differences but also the possibilities for new theoretical development and reflection. Three conversations on politics are identified: first, how politics concerns action and intentionality; second, the modern organization of politics, spheres and sectors; and, third, the relationship between politics, ethics and science. Where the first and third conversations refer to politics as an act, in the second politics is inherently tied to the institutional or spatial structures of government - the state, the public, the political field, spheres, sectors or function.

    Original languageNorwegian
    JournalInternasjonal Politikk
    Volume70
    Issue number3
    Pages (from-to)329-352
    ISSN0020-577X
    Publication statusPublished - 6 Sept 2012

    Keywords

    • Faculty of Social Sciences
    • Copenhagen School
    • Critical theory
    • Securitization theory
    • Concepts of politics
    • Conceptual history

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