The Democracy Reader From Classical to Contemporary Philosophy
The Democracy Reader From Classical to Contemporary Philosophy by Steven M. Cahn is a comprehensive anthology published by Bloomsbury Academic on July 19, 2021. This 472-page volume presents a collection of forty historical and contemporary treatments of democracy, designed to enhance comprehension for both undergraduate and graduate students in political theory and philosophy courses. Each reading is accompanied by short introductions, along with a general introduction that provides context and aids in understanding the diverse perspectives on democracy.
Readers will encounter a rich array of historical texts from influential thinkers such as Plato, Aristotle, and John Locke, alongside contemporary essays by authors like Richard J. Arneson and Elizabeth Anderson. The anthology covers a wide range of topics within political philosophy, including political ideologies and the principles of civics and citizenship. This edition serves as a valuable reference for those exploring the evolution of democratic thought and its relevance in today’s political landscape.
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This timely anthology gathers forty historical and contemporary treatments of democracy. Short introductions precede each reading and a general introduction increases student comprehension across the spectrum of readings. This volume is ideal for both the undergraduate and graduate students in political theory and philosophy courses.
Historical readings include selections from Plato, Aristotle, Niccolò Machiavelli, Thomas Hobbes, Baruch Spinoza, John Locke, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, the US Founding Fathers, Alexis de Tocqueville, Karl Marx, Frederick Douglass, Abraham Lincoln, John Stuart Mill, W.E.B. Du Bois, John Dewey, and John Rawls. Contemporary readings include essays by Richard J. Arneson, Elizabeth Anderson, Sevla Benhabib, David Estlund, Jason Brennan, Julia Maskivker, Iris Marion Young, and Robert B. Talisse.
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