{"product_id":"ethics-and-activism-the-theory-and-practice-of-political-morality-hardback-9780521580977","title":"Ethics and Activism; The Theory and Practice of Political Morality (Hardback) 9780521580977","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eEthics and Activism\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThe Theory and Practice of Political Morality\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis book, first published in 1997, explores social activism, emphasizing the competitive, parochial nature of morally inspired activism.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMichael L. Gross (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521580977, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 28 August 1997\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e320 pages, 15 b\/w illus.  23 tables\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 2.2 cm, 0.64 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"This book will appeal to those who are already convinced by rational choice theory.\"    Stjepan G. Mestrovic, Contemporay Sociology\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eResponsible citizens are expected to combine ethical judgement with judiciously exercised social activism to preserve the moral foundation of democratic society and prevent political injustice. But do they? Utilizing a research model integrating insights from rational choice theory and cognitive developmental psychology this book, first published in 1997, carefully explores three exemplary cases of morally inspired activism: Jewish rescue in wartime Europe, abortion politics in the United States, and peace and settler activism in Israel. From all three analyses a single conclusion emerges: the most politically competent individuals are, most often, the least morally competent. This is the central paradox of political morality. These findings cast doubt on strong models of political morality characterized by enlightened moral reasoning and concerted political action while affirming alternative weak models that fuse activism with sectarian moral interests. They provide empirical support to further upend the liberal vision of democratic character, education, and society.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePart I. The Philosophy of Political Morality: 1. Weak political morality\u003cbr\u003e 2. Strong political morality\u003cbr\u003e Part II. The Psychology of Political Morality: 3. Ethics and moral judgement: the dynamics of cognitive development\u003cbr\u003e 4. Efficacy and political action: the logic of collective behavior\u003cbr\u003e Part III. The Practice of Political Morality: 5. The politics of rescue: ethics and activism during wartime\u003cbr\u003e 6. The politics of abortion: ethics and activism in the United States\u003cbr\u003e 7. The politics of peace: ethics and activism in Israel\u003cbr\u003e Part IV. The Future of Political Morality: 8. The future of political morality\u003cbr\u003e Notes\u003cbr\u003e References\u003cbr\u003e Appendices.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Political activism [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Political activism\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Political%20activism%20%5BJPW%5D%22\"\u003eJPW\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46004982055192,"sku":"9780521580977","price":47.47,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521580977i_42d0de75-326a-4af8-a3e8-f96a4de0430f.jpg?v=1691370019","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/ethics-and-activism-the-theory-and-practice-of-political-morality-hardback-9780521580977","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}