Recovering Political Philosophy

Ward, L.

The book examines the intersection of two philosophical developments which define define contemporary life in the liberal democratic west, considering how democracy has become the only legitimate and publicly defensible regime, while also considering how modern democracy attempts to solve what Leo Strauss called the "theologico-political problem."

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2014-12-04

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781137475046

DOI: 10.1057/9781137475053

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 228