A Pragmatist Philosophy of Democracy

by B. Talisse Robert and Robert B. Talisse

Book Overview

In recent years there has been a renewed interest in American pragmatism. In political philosophy, the revival of pragmatism has led to a new appreciation for the democratic theory of John Dewey.

In this book, Robert B. Talisse advances a series of pragmatic arguments against Deweyan democracy. Particularly, Talisse argues that Deweyan democracy cannot adequately recognize pluralism, the fact that intelligent, sincere, and well-intentioned...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415770882
• ISBN13: 9780415770880
• Release Date: July 2007
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 166 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.4" x 9.3"