Perfectionist Politics

Author : Douglas M. Strong
Publisher : Syracuse University Press
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2001-12-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0815629249

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Perfectionist Politics by Douglas M. Strong Pdf

Strong (history of Christianity, Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, DC) tells the little known story of ecclesiastical abolitionism, an important movement during the antebellum period. It involved radical evangelical Protestants who seceded from pro-slavery denominations and reorganized themselves into independent anti-slavery congregations. He also explores how the network of churches in New York State formed a political wing as the Liberty Party and legitimized the connection between church and state. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Alexandra Couto
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2014-08-19
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9783110372984

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Liberal Perfectionism by Alexandra Couto Pdf

Much of the recent literature on political perfectionism has focused on dealing with objections to this view. This book adopts a different approach: It attempts to highlight the intuitive appeal of liberal perfectionism by presenting a positive prima facie argument in its favour. The book starts by clarifying the relation between political perfectionism — a conception of politics — and prudential perfectionism and ethical perfectionism — a conception of the good life, and a type of ethical theory. It is crucial to start by selecting a plausible form of ethical perfectionism, as it makes an important difference to the plausibility of the political conception based upon it. Once appropriate distinctions are drawn and a plausible form of liberal perfectionism is endorsed, many of the standard objections to perfectionism are shown to fail to reach their target. Different arguments in favour of liberal perfectionism are then proposed and critically examined, but the resilience of some pragmatic arguments against liberal perfectionism is conceded. The book ends by showing that perfectionism can be surprisingly relevant for discussions of social justice and proceeds to draw a sketch of the perfectionist implications for questions of distributive justice.

Author : Joseph Chan
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2015-12-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780691168166

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Confucian Perfectionism by Joseph Chan Pdf

Since the very beginning, Confucianism has been troubled by a serious gap between its political ideals and the reality of societal circumstances. Contemporary Confucians must develop a viable method of governance that can retain the spirit of the Confucian ideal while tackling problems arising from nonideal modern situations. The best way to meet this challenge, Joseph Chan argues, is to adopt liberal democratic institutions that are shaped by the Confucian conception of the good rather than the liberal conception of the right. Confucian Perfectionism examines and reconstructs both Confucian political thought and liberal democratic institutions, blending them to form a new Confucian political philosophy. Chan decouples liberal democratic institutions from their popular liberal philosophical foundations in fundamental moral rights, such as popular sovereignty, political equality, and individual sovereignty. Instead, he grounds them on Confucian principles and redefines their roles and functions, thus mixing Confucianism with liberal democratic institutions in a way that strengthens both. Then he explores the implications of this new yet traditional political philosophy for fundamental issues in modern politics, including authority, democracy, human rights, civil liberties, and social justice. Confucian Perfectionism critically reconfigures the Confucian political philosophy of the classical period for the contemporary era.

Author : George Sher
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1997-01-13
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0521578248

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Beyond Neutrality by George Sher Pdf

A major contribution to contemporary political theory examining the state's intervention in people's lives.

Author : Steven Wall
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1998-09-13
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780521624114

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Liberalism, Perfectionism and Restraint by Steven Wall Pdf

Are liberalism and perfectionism compatible? In this study Steven Wall presents and defends a perfectionist account of political morality that takes issue with many currently fashionable liberal ideas but retains the strong liberal commitment to the ideal of personal autonomy. He begins by critically discussing the most influential version of anti-perfectionist liberalism, examining the main arguments that have been offered in its defence. He then clarifies the ideal of personal autonomy, presents an account of its value and shows that a strong commitment to personal autonomy is fully compatible with an endorsement of perfectionist political action designed to promote valuable pursuits and discourage base ones.

Author : Douglas B. Rasmussen,Douglas J.Den Uyl
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 381 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2010-11-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780271046334

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Norms of Liberty by Douglas B. Rasmussen,Douglas J.Den Uyl Pdf

Author : Klosko,Wall
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2004-09-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780585466552

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Perfectionism and Neutrality by Klosko,Wall Pdf

Over the past twenty years, the debate between neutrality and perfectionism has been at the center of political philosophy. Now Perfectionism and Neutrality: Essays in Liberal Theory brings together classic papers and new ideas on both sides of the discussion. Editors George Klosko and Steven Wall provide a substantive introduction to the history and theories of perfectionism and neutrality, expertly contextualizing the essays and making the collection accessible to everyone interested in the interaction between morals and the state.

Author : Thomas Christiano,John Christman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2009-03-30
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1444310380

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Contemporary Debates in Political Philosophy by Thomas Christiano,John Christman Pdf

This collection of 24 essays, written by eminent philosophers and political theorists, brings together fresh debates on some of the most fundamental questions in contemporary political philosophy, including human rights, equality, constitutionalism, the value of democracy, identity and political neutrality. Presents fresh debates on six of the fundamental questions in contemporary political philosophy Each question is treated by a pair of opposing essays written by eminent scholars Lively debate format sharply defines the issues, invites the reader to participate in the exchange of arguments and paves the way for further discussion Will serve as an accessible introduction to the major topics in political philosophy, whilst also capturing the imagination of professional philosophers Offers the unique opportunity to observe leading philosophers engaging in head-to-head debate

Author : Den Uyl Douglas Den Uyl
Publisher : Edinburgh University Press
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-14
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781474413350

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Perfectionist Turn by Den Uyl Douglas Den Uyl Pdf

Contemporary political philosophy - especially in the works of Martha Nussbaum, John Rawls and Amartya Sen - has assumed that it can separate itself off from other philosophical positions and frameworks. In this book, Den Uyl and Rasmussen challenge this trend by moving from the liberalism they advocate in their earlier work to what they call 'individualistic perfectionism' in ethics. They continue to challenge the assumption that a neo-Aristotelian ethical framework cannot support a liberal, non-perfectionist political theory by filling in the nature of the perfectionist ethical approach utilised in their previous political theorising. By developing the central features and principles of individualistic perfectionism they show that it is a major and powerful alternative to much contemporary ethical thinking - particularly to constructivism - and that it is capable of overcoming standard objections to perfectionism.

Author : Collis Tahzib
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2022-07-28
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780192662750

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A Perfectionist Theory of Justice by Collis Tahzib Pdf

Many liberal political philosophers hold that the state should not impose or even promote any particular conception of the good life or human flourishing. It should not, for instance, enact laws and policies designed to elevate citizens' tastes, to refine their sensibilities or to perfect their characters. Instead, the state should restrict itself to maintaining a fair framework of rights and opportunities within which all citizens can pursue their own beliefs about what constitutes a good life. Against this backdrop, Collis Tahzib develops a version of perfectionist political philosophy. Whereas previous perfectionists have argued that the promotion of flourishing ways of life is permissible or legitimate, Tahzib casts perfectionism as a doctrine of justice. On this view, the implementation of laws and policies designed to promote sound ideals of the good life—ideals such as moral, intellectual and artistic excellence—is not merely a legitimate complement to justice but an essential constituent of justice. Over the years, perfectionism has faced various objections: that it is premised on values and judgements that are controversial within modern pluralistic societies; that it is unduly restrictive of freedom or autonomy; that it treats citizens as if they are children, unable to run their own lives; that it expresses the meddlesome mentality of a village busybody; that it mistakenly assumes that there are objective truths about human flourishing; and that it risks the abuse of power by incompetent, overzealous or corrupt state officials. These ideas represent some of the deepest, most vibrant and most powerful strains in liberal thought. In defending perfectionism against these charges, the arguments in A Perfectionist Theory of Justice make a novel and important contribution to longstanding debates about the philosophical foundations of liberalism.

Author : Collis Tahzib
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2022-08-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780192847119

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A Perfectionist Theory of Justice by Collis Tahzib Pdf

Many liberal political philosophers hold that the state should not impose or even promote any particular conception of the good life or human flourishing. It should not, for instance, enact laws and policies designed to elevate citizens' tastes, to refine their sensibilities or to perfect their characters. Instead, the state should restrict itself to maintaining a fair framework of rights and opportunities within which all citizens can pursue their own beliefs about what constitutes a good life. Against this backdrop, Collis Tahzib develops a version of perfectionist political philosophy. Whereas previous perfectionists have argued that the promotion of flourishing ways of life is permissible or legitimate, Tahzib casts perfectionism as a doctrine of justice. On this view, the implementation of laws and policies designed to promote sound ideals of the good life--ideals such as moral, intellectual and artistic excellence--is not merely a legitimate complement to justice but an essential constituent of justice. Over the years, perfectionism has faced various objections: that it is premised on values and judgements that are controversial within modern pluralistic societies; that it is unduly restrictive of freedom or autonomy; that it treats citizens as if they are children, unable to run their own lives; that it expresses the meddlesome mentality of a village busybody; that it mistakenly assumes that there are objective truths about human flourishing; and that it risks the abuse of power by incompetent, overzealous or corrupt state officials. These ideas represent some of the deepest, most vibrant and most powerful strains in liberal thought. In defending perfectionism against these charges, the arguments in A Perfectionist Theory of Justice make a novel and important contribution to longstanding debates about the philosophical foundations of liberalism.

Author : Steven Lecce
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780802094476

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Against Perfectionism by Steven Lecce Pdf

Against Perfectionism defends neutralist liberalism as the most appropriate political morality for democratic societies.

Author : Gerald Gaus,Fred D'Agostino,Ryan Muldoon
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 868 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-20
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781136202070

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The Routledge Companion to Social and Political Philosophy by Gerald Gaus,Fred D'Agostino,Ryan Muldoon Pdf

The Routledge Companion to Social and Political Philosophy is a comprehensive, definitive reference work, providing an up-to-date survey of the field, charting its history and key figures and movements, and addressing enduring questions as well as contemporary research. Features unique to the Companion are: an extensive coverage of the history of social and political thought, including separate chapters on the development of political thought in the Islamic world, India, and China as well in modern Germany, France, and Britain a focus on the core concepts and the normative foundations of social and political theory a seven-chapter section devoted exclusively to distributive justice, the central issue of political philosophy since Rawls' Theory of Justice extensive coverage of global justice and international issues, which recently have emerged as vital topics an eight-chapter section on issues in social and political philosophy. The Companion is divided into eight thematic sections: The History of Social and Political Theory; Political Theories and Ideologies; Normative Foundations; The National State and Beyond; Distributive Justice; Political Concepts; Concepts and Methods in Social Philosophy; Issues in Social and Political Philosophy. Comprised of sixty-nine newly commissioned essays by leading scholars from throughout the world, The Routledge Companion to Social and Political Philosophy is the most comprehensive and authoritative resource in social and political philosophy for students and scholars.

Author : J. Nelson
Publisher : Springer
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2013-12-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781137373861

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Popular Cinema as Political Theory by J. Nelson Pdf

The book presents cinematic case studies in political realism versus political idealism, demonstrating methods of viewing popular cinema as political theory. The book appreciates political myth-making in popular genres as especially practical and accessible theorizing about politics.

Author : Jonathan Havercroft
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2023-08-31
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781009322584

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Stanley Cavell's Democratic Perfectionism by Jonathan Havercroft Pdf

Draws on the writings of Stanley Cavell to diagnose post-truth politics and offer philosophical resources to respond to its challenges.