Description
Book SynopsisDiscusses the questions of value plurality, participation, rationality, and autonomy in relation to the debate over liberal communities and the procedural integrity and substantive accountability of politics. This book is intended for political scientists and philosophers, as well as specialists in democratic theory.
Trade Review"Barnard's discussion of Thomasius is a valuable resuscitation of a writer who speaks to our own age about the problem of giving due place to the distinctive demands of community and citizenship." David Braybrooke, professor of government and philosophy, The University of Texas at Austin "An original contribution to the field ... Barnard provides a number of interesting and detailed discussions of major figures in the history of political thought ... Democratic Legitimacy is a challenging read." Lesley Jacobs, Department of Philosophy, Law and Society, York University "A work of reflective depth and power." Don Carmichael, Department of Political Science, University of Alberta
