Negotiating the End of the World

Clive Hamilton presents a profound analysis of the philosophical conflicts shaping global climate policy in Negotiating the End of the World, Volume 1. This political and social science work examines the tension between two opposing worldviews: the liberal cosmopolitanism of Immanuel Kant and the authoritarianism of Carl Schmitt. Hamilton explores how these ideologies influence the actions of the United States, China, and Europe, directly impacting international efforts to combat global warming.

As a study in philosophy and environmental economics, this book maps how the rise of right-wing populism and anti-globalist forces challenges collective responses to ecological crises. The text investigates how the struggle between Kantian cooperation and Schmittian power politics defines the course of environmental policy and public affairs. Negotiating the End of the World, Volume 1 provides a critical look at the geopolitical forces that will determine the future of the planet.