Para além da esquerda e da direita

Synopsis of Para além da esquerda e da direita

This essay explores the renewal of radical political thought in a context of change in both political traditions and social dynamics. Giddens analyzes the radicalization of conservatism and the defensive trend of socialism, while examining issues such as ecological risks, the crisis of the welfare state, and the impacts of globalization. He proposes a reconstruction of radical political programs based on philosophical conservatism while preserving core values associated with socialist thought, advocating for life politics and generative politics to combat poverty and environmental degradation.