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[A] probing analysis of the foundations of liberal democracy. Through a close textual analysis of Spinoza’s Theologico-Political Treatise and Tocqueville’s Democracy in America, Herold provides a compelling account of the origin and trajectory of liberalism...[A]n essential read for anyone concerned with the crisis of liberalism. A proper understanding of the origin and future of liberalism requires an apprenticeship with Spinoza and Tocqueville. Herold’s book induces us to revive these great thinkers of the past and to enter into dialogue with them concerning the new and enduring problems of human existence.
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* The Review of Politics *

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Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1. Spinoza's Liberal Theology
Chapter 2. Spinoza's Democratic Republicanism
Chapter 3. Tocqueville on Religion, Democracy, and the Enlightenment Project
Chapter 4. Tocqueville's Political Science and the Democratic Soul
Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Index

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      Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
      Publication Date: 06/08/2021
      ISBN13: 9780812253009, 978-0812253009
      ISBN10: 0812253000
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      Description

      Book Synopsis


      Trade Review

      [A] probing analysis of the foundations of liberal democracy. Through a close textual analysis of Spinoza’s Theologico-Political Treatise and Tocqueville’s Democracy in America, Herold provides a compelling account of the origin and trajectory of liberalism...[A]n essential read for anyone concerned with the crisis of liberalism. A proper understanding of the origin and future of liberalism requires an apprenticeship with Spinoza and Tocqueville. Herold’s book induces us to revive these great thinkers of the past and to enter into dialogue with them concerning the new and enduring problems of human existence.
      –

      * The Review of Politics *

      Table of Contents

      Acknowledgments
      Introduction
      Chapter 1. Spinoza's Liberal Theology
      Chapter 2. Spinoza's Democratic Republicanism
      Chapter 3. Tocqueville on Religion, Democracy, and the Enlightenment Project
      Chapter 4. Tocqueville's Political Science and the Democratic Soul
      Conclusion
      Notes
      Bibliography
      Index

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