
When Ideas Matter
Speeches for an Ethical Republic
Michael D. Higgins(Author)
Head of Zeus (Publisher)
Published on 7. September 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
464 pages
978-1-78669-125-5 (ISBN)
Description
The President of Ireland since 2011, when he was elected by a final tally of almost 57% of the votes, Michael D. Higgins has used his time in office to setout a vision of what he calls 'an ethical Republic'.
In a series of remarkable and urgent speeches, which are anything but the bland commentaries of a ceremonial head of state, Michael D. Higgins has urged his fellow citizens to consider what makes the good life. He has asked how human rights, an active and empowered citizenry, women's equality and the right to health and a life free of corrosive anxiety might be achieved. He has highlighted the plight of refugees. And he has criticised the ways in which work is becoming dehumanised.
In a series of remarkable and urgent speeches, which are anything but the bland commentaries of a ceremonial head of state, Michael D. Higgins has urged his fellow citizens to consider what makes the good life. He has asked how human rights, an active and empowered citizenry, women's equality and the right to health and a life free of corrosive anxiety might be achieved. He has highlighted the plight of refugees. And he has criticised the ways in which work is becoming dehumanised.
Reviews / Votes
Higgins uses his gift for words to powerful effect... we can only rejoice in the energy and light that he brings' * The Irish Times * A thought-provoking anthology packed with ideology... Higgins' orations are erudite, elegantly written and always thought-provoking' * Irish Independent * This book will appeal no only to those interested in oratory or in the research of public speaking, but also to people who have an interest in the arts and history of not only Ireland but civilisation * Irish Examiner *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 200 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 43 mm
Weight
330 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78669-125-5 (9781786691255)
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Person
Michael D. Higgins has been President of Ireland since 2011. Born in Limerick, he was educated at University College Galway, where he later taught sociology and political science. He was Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht from 1993 to 1997.