Interpretation and Social Criticism by Michael Walzer
In succinct and engaging fashion Michael Walzer demystifies the activity of the social critic, providing a philosophical framework for understanding social criticism as social practice.
[Interpretation and Social Criticism] is learned, cogent, and provocativeIt avoids the pretensions of both scientific certainty and grand theory and treats social criticism as the ‘educated cousin of common complaint.’ It also succeeds brilliantly in making an ancient religion relevant to the contemporary political imagination, which perhaps confirms Santayana’s point that the prophet is he who draws truth from fable. -- John Patrick Diggins * New York Times Book Review *
Interpretation and Social Criticism is clearly written and extremely relevant to contemporary debates, both in Europe and North America, on criticism, theory, and the role of intellectuals in the formation of social movements and the making of social change. -- Harvey J. Kay * Socialism and Democracy *
A rich and lyrical reflection on the practice of social criticism and interpretation, and on the formation of moral standards, by one of our finest social thinkers… Every culture, Walzer says, if it is to thrive, must listen to the voices of its own prophets. Wonderfully clear, and informed by a deep commitment to democratic values. * Choice *
Interpretation and Social Criticism is clearly written and extremely relevant to contemporary debates, both in Europe and North America, on criticism, theory, and the role of intellectuals in the formation of social movements and the making of social change. -- Harvey J. Kay * Socialism and Democracy *
A rich and lyrical reflection on the practice of social criticism and interpretation, and on the formation of moral standards, by one of our finest social thinkers… Every culture, Walzer says, if it is to thrive, must listen to the voices of its own prophets. Wonderfully clear, and informed by a deep commitment to democratic values. * Choice *
Michael Walzer is Professor of Social Science at the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780674459717 |
| ISBN 10 | 0674459717 |
| Title | Interpretation and Social Criticism |
| Author | Michael Walzer |
| Series | The Tanner Lectures On Human Values |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Harvard University Press |
| Year published | 1993-10-15 |
| Number of pages | 108 |
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