Democratic Problem-Solving: Dialogues in Social Epistemology

by Raphael Sassower and Justin Cruickshank

Book Overview

To what extent is neoliberalism undermining democracy and distorting the values of science? Can and should science be treated as an exemplar for a more dialogic democracy? Are universities and public intellectuals able to develop a more dialogically engaged public? What role should there be for 'experts' in a more dialogic democracy? Does information and communications technology present a potential to enhance democracy or increase the control and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1786600919
• ISBN13: 9781786600912
• Release Date: April 2017
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 21 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher