{"product_id":"political-philosophy-what-it-is-and-why-it-matters-hardback-9781107069954","title":"Political Philosophy; What It Is and Why It Matters (Hardback) 9781107069954","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003ePolitical Philosophy\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eWhat It Is and Why It Matters\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRonald Beiner focuses on twelve prominent twentieth-century philosophers and employs critical dialogue to clarify their intellectual contributions to the field of political philosophy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRonald Beiner (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107069954, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 11 August 2014\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e304 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 1.7 cm, 0.54 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'[Beiner] examines concepts and systematizations regarding esotericism, performative politics, the common good, and communicative rationality, among others. Furthermore, he does so in an accessible, nearly jargon-free, discursive style with detailed knowledge and intelligent discussions of the twelve theorists. The quality of Beiner's intellectual presence affirms his own right to occupy a thirteenth place in this volume of political philosophy. Summing up: highly recommended.' J. R. Pottenger, Choice\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eWhat is political philosophy? Ronald Beiner makes the case that it is centrally defined by supremely ambitious reflection on the ends of life. We pursue this reflection by exposing ourselves to, and participating in, a perennial dialogue among epic theorists who articulate grand visions of what constitutes the authentic good for human beings. Who are these epic theorists, and what are their strengths and weaknesses? Beiner selects a dozen leading candidates: Arendt, Oakeshott, Strauss, Löwith, Voegelin, Weil, Gadamer, Habermas, Foucault, MacIntyre, Rawls, and Rorty. In each case, he shows both why the political philosophies continue to be intellectually compelling and why they are problematic or can be challenged in various ways. In this sense, Political Philosophy attempts to draw up a balance sheet for political philosophy in the twentieth century, by identifying a canon of towering contributions and reviewing the extent to which they fulfil their intellectual aspirations.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. First prologue: horizons of political reflection\u003cbr\u003e 2. Second prologue: Freud, Weber, and political philosophy\u003cbr\u003e 3. Hannah Arendt: the performativity of politics\u003cbr\u003e 4. Michael Oakeshott: life's adventure\u003cbr\u003e 5. Leo Strauss: the politics of philosophy\u003cbr\u003e 6. Karl Löwith: in awe of the cosmos\u003cbr\u003e 7. Excursus on nature and history in the Strauss–Löwith correspondence\u003cbr\u003e 8. Eric Voegelin: modernity's vortex\u003cbr\u003e 9. Simone Weil: the politics of the soul\u003cbr\u003e 10. Hans-Georg Gadamer: philosophy without hubris\u003cbr\u003e 11. Jürgen Habermas: politics as rational discourse\u003cbr\u003e 12. Michel Foucault's carceral society\u003cbr\u003e 13. Alasdair MacIntyre: fragmentation and wholeness\u003cbr\u003e 14. Short excursus on the rise and decline of communitarianism as a political philosophy\u003cbr\u003e 15. John Rawls and the death of political philosophy\u003cbr\u003e 16. Richard Rorty: knocking philosophy off its pedestal\u003cbr\u003e or, the death of political philosophy postmodernized\u003cbr\u003e 17. Epilogue: on not throwing in the towel.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Political science \u0026amp; theory [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Political science \u0026amp; theory\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Political%20science%20\u0026amp;%20theory%20%5BJPA%5D%22\"\u003eJPA\u003c\/a\u003e], Politics \u0026amp; government [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Politics \u0026amp; government\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Politics%20\u0026amp;%20government%20%5BJP%5D%22\"\u003eJP\u003c\/a\u003e], Social \u0026amp; political philosophy [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Social \u0026amp; political philosophy\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Social%20\u0026amp;%20political%20philosophy%20%5BHPS%5D%22\"\u003eHPS\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":46265582027032,"sku":"9781107069954","price":79.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781107069954i.jpg?v=1692024459","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/political-philosophy-what-it-is-and-why-it-matters-hardback-9781107069954","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}