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Three theses about political theology: some comments on Seyla Benhabib’s ‘return of political theology’

2014; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 17; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1080/13698230.2014.930782

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Cécile Laborde,

Islamic Studies and History

In this short piece, I explore Seyla Benhabib's suggestion that hijab controversies can be interpreted as a return of political theology. I first clarify what political theology is; I then ask what it means to talk about a 'return' to it in relation to hijab controversies; and I finally ponder how much of the return of political theology is a genuine challenge to secular political theory.