Yves R. Simon
Real Democracy
Vukan Kuic(Author)
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published on 6. October 1999
Book
Hardback
176 pages
978-0-8476-9612-3 (ISBN)
Description
This is a long overdue analysis of Yves R. Simon's profound contribution to the theory and practice of democracy. One of the twentieth century's major philosophers, Simon defended democracy as a way to human fulfillment, not from modern idealist or pragmatic premises, but on the basis of the classical Aristotelian-Thomistic understanding of politics and its realistic assessment of human nature. Prominent scholar Vukan Kuic, who has edited several of Simon's posthumous volumes, analyzes Simon's treatment of the functions of government, his theories of democratic liberty and equality, and his concerns about the problems that modern technology presents for democracy. This comprehensive examination also provides readers with an outline of Simon's larger philosophical framework which both confirmed democracy as the best regime and redeemed the autonomy of political science.
Reviews / Votes
It is difficult to believe, but Vukan Kuic's Yves R. Simon: Real Democracy is the first book-length introduction to Simon's political thought written to date. . . . A valuable overview of Simon's political thought. * Perspectives on Political Science * It is a real virtue that Kuic's book inspires one to return to the source writtings. * Philosophy in Review * A significant contribution to the Simon literature. It is absolutely a must-read for anyone looking for an introduction to Simon's social thought and for Simon scholars. * The Review of Politics *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 155 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
354 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8476-9612-3 (9780847696123)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Vukan Kuic is professor emeritus in the Department of Government and International studies at the University of South Carolina.
Content
Chapter 1 Philosopher in the City Chapter 2 Philosophy, Science, and Practical Wisdom Chapter 3 Liberty and Authority Chapter 4 Constitutional Democracy Chapter 5 Community of the Free Chapter 6 Democracy's Choices