Shaping Modern Liberalism by Edward Stettner

Shaping Modern Liberalism by Edward Stettner

Liberty, equality, democracy and national unity are all highly valued by liberal politicians who often present them as inseparable entities. But, as Herbert Croly and his turn-of-the-century contemporaries found, moulding these appealing, yet often conflicting, concepts into a liberal philosphy was not nearly as easy as embracing them in a campaign speech. In this study of Herbert Croly's political theory, Edward Stettner analyses Croly's writings and examines the events, experiences and people who influenced Croly's thinking. In the process, he reveals Croly's significant influence on modern liberalism as classical liberal theory merged with progressive philosophy. Croly, founder of ""The New Republic"" expounded on issues from the nationalisation of railroads to the Espionage Act in his search for a middle way between socialism and capitalism. Stettner illustrates how Croly's political theory influenced the editorial position of one of the leading liberal journals and how his thought in turn was modified in reaction to national and world events, such as presidential elections and World War I. Stettner portrays Croly as a modest and conscientious intellectual who wholeheartedly came to embrace the progressive movement and consequently helped establish the framework for modern liberalism. In doing so, Stettner emphasises how Croly's philosophy evolved and how Croly was drawn to the conclusion that a strong national government and individual rights could indeed coexist - if not always serenely - in a democratic society.

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ISBN 13	9780700605804
ISBN 10	0700605800
Titel	Shaping Modern Liberalism
Autor	Edward Stettner
Serie	American Political Thought
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Bindungsart	Hardback
Verlag	University Press of Kansas
Erscheinungsjahr	1993-04-30
Seitenanzahl	252
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