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Ideas in Action

Political Tradition in the Twentieth Century

von: Stephen Eric Bronner
47,99 €
Verlag:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Format:	EPUB
Veröffentl.:	01.01.2000
ISBN/EAN:	9780585177755
Sprache:	englisch
Anzahl Seiten:	368

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Titelbeschreibung

Imagine a world in which means and ends, theory and practice, ideals, values, and interests, are torturously disassociated and yet manifestly linked. That is the world of the 20th century as Stephen Eric Bronner vividly portrays it in his important new work. Now imagine a world in which new traditions mix with the old, creativity blends with commitment, and values from the past combine with bold visions of the future. Creating this new fusion, says Professor Bronner, is the challenge for the 21st century and it inspires Ideas in Action. Contemporary political theory has become alienated from politics. It often neither discusses concrete political events nor touches the world of political action. That is an intellectual luxury the academy of the 21st century can ill-afford, and Ideas in Action offers an accessible way out of the box into which the canon of political theory and philosophy has been stuffed. With elegance and power, Bronner surveys 20th century political traditions. In the process, he places theories and thinkers in their social, historical, and political contexts. His sweeping presentation is organized into four imaginatively articulated phases that signal the direction of political thinking in the twentieth century. Offering distinctive interpretations and criticisms, presenting a new internationalist perspective, Bronner imbues the text with original voices and primary sources from the very canon he is reconfiguring. Careful notes of citation and explanation provide a pedagogical subtext that serves as a running bibliographic essay. All this and more makes

Titelkurzbeschreibung

Contemporary political theory has become alienated from politics. It often neither discusses concrete political events nor touches the world of political action. Stephen Eric Bronner wants to change that, and Ideas in Action takes a bold step in that direction. With elegance and power, Bronner surveys 20th century political traditions. In the process, he places theories and thinkers in their social, historical, and political contexts. His sweeping presentation is organized into four imaginatively articulated phases that signal the direction of political thinking in the twentieth century. Offering distinctive interpretations and criticisms, presenting a new internationalist perspective, Bronner imbues the text with original voices and primary sources from Adorno to Zetkin.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1 Prologue: Tradition, Interpretation, Commitment
 Chapter 2 Envisioning Democracy
 Chapter 3 The Dilemmas of Democratic Theory
 Chapter 4 The Liberal Heritage: Individualism, Dialogue, and Universalism
 Chapter 5 The Communitarian Idea: Solidarity, Pragmatism, and Particularism
 Chapter 6 The Conservative Disposition: Custom, Stability, and Markets
 Chapter 7 The Anarchist Impulse: Localism, Participation, and Autonomy
 Chapter 8 Changing the World
 Chapter 9 The Masses in Motion
 Chapter 10 Socialism: Marxism, Republicanism, and Reformism
 Chapter 11 Fascism: Irrationalism, Reaction, and Apocalypse
 Chapter 12 Communism: Revolution, Dictatorship, and Totalitarianism
 Chapter 13 Reclaiming Subjectivity
 Chapter 14 The Liberation of Subjectivity
 Chapter 15 Existential Battles: Rebellion, Engagement, Authenticity
 Chapter 16 Critical Theory: Dialectics, Consciousness, Negativity
 Chapter 17 Postmodernism and Poststructuralism: Deconstructions, Desire, Difference
 Chapter 18 The Radical Imagination: Aesthetics, Spontaneity, Utopia
 Chapter 19 Empowering the Other
 Chapter 20 The Logic of the New Social Movements
 Chapter 21 Race: Reflections on the African-American Heritage
 Chapter 22 Sex: Gendered Experiences
 Chapter 23 Nature: Ecological Visions
 Chapter 24 The Forgotten: Anti-Imperialism, Nationalism, and Postcolonialism
 Chapter 25 Epilogue: Ethical Choices, Progressive Politics, and the Challenges of Planetary Life
 Chapter 26 Index
 Chapter 27 About the Author