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James Davison Hunter, "Democracy and Solidarity: On the Cultural Roots of America's Political Crisis" (Yale UP, 2024)

New Books in Political Science

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Nihilism and Democracy: Seeking Cultural Unity

This chapter explores the threats of nihilism to American democracy and the implications for societal solidarity in a post-Enlightenment world. It emphasizes the importance of civil society and creative thinkers in fostering unity amidst diversity and maintaining democratic values.

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