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By situating his evolving ideas in pan-European debates on the problems and prospects of modern European politics, this book proposes a radically new interpretation of the political thought of Johann Gottfried Herder, and shows that Herder was deeply committed to finding ways to achieve moral and political reform in Russia, Germany and Europe.

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Preface; Introduction; 1. Republics, monarchies and the philosophy of human society; 2. Rousseau and the origins of the 'current malaise of the world'; 3. Montesquieu's system and reforms in Russia; 4. The Bildung of humanity and modern virtue; 5. German freedom and modern liberty; 6. The vocation of poets, pastors and philosophers; 7. State-Machines, commerce and the progress of Humanität in Europe; 8. Perpetual peace and purified patriotism; Conclusion.

Herder and Enlightenment Politics

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 4/6/2023 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781009263863, 978-1009263863
      ISBN10: 1009263862
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      European history: medieval period, middle ages Politics and government Western philosophy: Enlightenment

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      By situating his evolving ideas in pan-European debates on the problems and prospects of modern European politics, this book proposes a radically new interpretation of the political thought of Johann Gottfried Herder, and shows that Herder was deeply committed to finding ways to achieve moral and political reform in Russia, Germany and Europe.

      Table of Contents
      Preface; Introduction; 1. Republics, monarchies and the philosophy of human society; 2. Rousseau and the origins of the 'current malaise of the world'; 3. Montesquieu's system and reforms in Russia; 4. The Bildung of humanity and modern virtue; 5. German freedom and modern liberty; 6. The vocation of poets, pastors and philosophers; 7. State-Machines, commerce and the progress of Humanität in Europe; 8. Perpetual peace and purified patriotism; Conclusion.

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