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Power to the People Avner de-Shalit

Power to the People By Avner de-Shalit

Power to the People by Avner de-Shalit


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Examines the teaching of political philosophy in what is taken to be skeptical times. This book aims to encourage political philosophers to remain committed to the analytical achievements of political philosophy, while also improving the teachings of the discipline to be more in tune with the demands of democratic society.

Power to the People Summary

Power to the People: Teaching Political Philosophy in Skeptical Times by Avner de-Shalit

Power to the People examines the teaching of political philosophy in what is taken to be skeptical times. Author Avner de-Shalit encourages political philosophers to remain committed to the analytical achievements of political philosophy while also revising and improving the teachings of the discipline to be more in tune with the demands of democratic society. Using highly accessible language, de-Shalit argues that distinguishing political philosophy from politics is methodologically and normatively wrong; that political philosophy can empower its students; and that political philosophy should be democraticized. De-Shalit's radical and provocative theory will fascinate anyone involved in politics, philosophy, and education.

Power to the People Reviews

What is the place of political philosophy in a democratic society? How should political philosophy be taught? Avner de-Shalit's wise and provocative new book shows how political philosophy does not replace democratic politics but, instead, enhances it. Decrying both ivory tower isolation of contemporary scholars and the Platonic temptation to install philosophers as political kings, de-Shalit offers a vibrant new vision of the mutual dependence of political theory and democratic practice. His book helps us - scholars and citizens alike- to see how political philosophy helps democracy flourish. -- Rob Reich, Stanford University
Most political philosophers aim to improve the world (otherwise they'd be bankers or lawyers). But how can they improve the world in the classroom? And how can they improve the world outside the classroom? de-Shalit's excellent book provides answers to these questions. It should be essential reading for all graduate students and professors of political philosophy. -- Daniel Bell, Tsinghua University

About Avner de-Shalit

Avner de-Shalit is a professor of political science and the Max Kampelman Chair of Democracy and Human Rights at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Teaching and Democratizing Political Philosophy Chapter 2 From Engagement to Detachment and Back Chapter 3 Teaching Political Philosophy and Academic Neutrality Chapter 4 Political Philosophy and Empowering the Citizens Chapter 5 Public Reflective Equilibrium: Private, Contextual, and Public Part 6 Implications Chapter 7 Herbert Marcuse vs. Deliberative Democracy: Two Models for Teaching Political Philosophy at the University Chapter 8 The Relationships Between Political Science, Political Theory, and the History of Ideas Chapter 9 Jeremiah's tragedy

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NLS9780739111260
9780739111260
0739111264
Power to the People: Teaching Political Philosophy in Skeptical Times by Avner de-Shalit
New
Paperback
Lexington Books
2006-03-02
224
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