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Book SynopsisThe philosophers studied here embrace these conflicts and challenges, further invigorating a political concept Flathman regards as a centerpiece of liberalism.
Trade ReviewOffers a deeply pondered analysis. -- Noel O'Sullivan Political Studies Review 2006 Revealing, thought-provoking, and rewarding. -- Robert B. Talisse Social Theory and Practice 2007 Much to admire in this characteristically provocative and scholarly book. -- John Christman Ethics 2007 Helps us understand the complex ways in which the pluralist sensibility opens the path to a richer and more psychologically realistic liberalism. -- William A. Galston Perspectives on Politics 2006
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. The Bases, Limits, and Values of Pluralism: An Engagement with William James
Chapter 3. Plurality, the Private/Personal and the Public/Political: Pluralism Chez Hannah Arendt
Chapter 4. The Moral and Political Pluralism of Stuart Hampshire
Chapter 5. Idealism and Pluralism: Michael Oakeshott
Chapter 6. Whether, Which, and Whither Pluralism? Pluralism and Liberalism
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