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This is a very important and timely study on sociopolitical philosophy. Cahoone rises to the challenge of reformulating a notion of polity that promises to help heal the wounds caused by decades of distrust and misunderstanding between political factions. What is most unique about this study is the way in which it redefines the standpoints of liberalism and conservatism without compromising the integrity of either. Cahoone adroitly weaves together philosophy, political theory, and contemporary and historical cultural analysis with a wit and often humorous style that promises to disarm even the most skeptical readers, while maintaining all along the intent seriousness of his undertaking. Brian Schroeder, Rochester Institute of Technology
This book is a valuable contribution to one of the most important debates in political theory of the last twenty years, namely that over the nature of liberalism and alternatives to liberalism. Cahoone is evenly engaging whether sharing his knowledge of eighteenth-century political philosophy or presenting his own original analysis of freedom. Norman Fischer, Kent State University
This is an exceptionally well written effort to make political thought more relevant to social life. Cahoone's knowledge of important thinkers is wide ranging and his application of their ideas is both enlightening and telling. Choice
Lawrence E. Cahoone is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the College of the Holy Cross. He is author of The Dilemma of Modernity (1989) and The Ends of Philosophy (Blackwell 2002), and editor of From Modernism to Postmodernism (second edition, Blackwell 2002).
Introduction.
1. Neutrality and Liberty.
2. Neutrality and Equality.
3. Beyond Neutralism.
4. A (Post)Modern Conservatism.
5. Another Liberty.
6. Civil Society.
7. Civility, Neighborhood, and Culture.
8. Politics and Truth.
Index.