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Democracy and tradition
Book • 2004
Jeffrey Stout's "Democracy and Tradition" is a significant contribution to contemporary pragmatist thought.
Stout explores the relationship between democratic values and the role of tradition in shaping political life.
He argues that democratic deliberation requires a commitment to both individual freedom and social responsibility.
Stout emphasizes the importance of engaging with tradition in a critical and constructive manner, rejecting both uncritical adherence to tradition and a complete rejection of tradition.
The book offers a nuanced and insightful analysis of the challenges and possibilities of democratic life in the contemporary world.
Stout explores the relationship between democratic values and the role of tradition in shaping political life.
He argues that democratic deliberation requires a commitment to both individual freedom and social responsibility.
Stout emphasizes the importance of engaging with tradition in a critical and constructive manner, rejecting both uncritical adherence to tradition and a complete rejection of tradition.
The book offers a nuanced and insightful analysis of the challenges and possibilities of democratic life in the contemporary world.
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Mentioned by Cornel West in relation to Dewey's concept of natural piety and the sources of good in life.
The Philosophers: America's philosophy, with Cornel West
Mentioned by Cornel West in relation to Dewey's concept of natural piety and the sources of good in human lives.
Best of: America's philosophy, with Cornel West
