Partisan or Neutral? by Michael White
Partisan or Neutral? critically examines the Rawlsian ideal of a public, supposedly neutral, political theory meant to justify contemporary constitutional democracies. Placing this ideal-appealed to by neo-natural law theorists and advocates of public theology as well as by political theorists-against the background of the history of political liberalism, White shows its contradictory nature. He argues that any such legitimating theory will be 'partisan, ' in the sense of appealing to convictions concerning the human good that will not be universally accepted. He concludes that all politics must be imperfect-a matter of pragmatism and prudence in forming the most workable compromises possible and in acquiescing, where our principles allow us to do so, in situations that are often far from optimal-
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This is a judicious and fair treatment of a number of crucial issues in contemporary political theoryIt ought to be required reading for anyone in political theory, and highly recommended reading for anyone in moral philosophy, Christian ethics, or moral theology. -- Rev. Paul W. McNellis, S.J., Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome
A very sensible, if not scintillating, treatment of a subject that is too susceptible to scintillation. * First Things *
. . .pragmatic, unpredictable and marked by robust but civil argument. -- Jonathan Seglow * Res Publica: A Journal of Moral, Legal and Social Philosophy, Vol. Iv, No. 2 [1998] *
In this thoughtful book, White criticizes the attempt by contemporary liberal theorists . . . to imagine liberal political principles to occupy an epistemic/moral status above the pluralistic fray of competing visions of the good. -- Patrick Neal, University of Vermont * Political Studies Review *
Professor White explores a neglected but perennial issue— the partisan roots of political philosophy. Although his theme has been treated by others—the unmasking of the claim of neutrality or impartiality made by liberal public philosophy—White makes the case with a rich and impressive set of resources and arguments, and he comes up with many new insights and formulations. It is highly recommended as a lively and persuasive way into the core issues of contemporary liberal public philosophy. -- John Hittinger, U.S. Air Force Academy
A very sensible, if not scintillating, treatment of a subject that is too susceptible to scintillation. * First Things *
. . .pragmatic, unpredictable and marked by robust but civil argument. -- Jonathan Seglow * Res Publica: A Journal of Moral, Legal and Social Philosophy, Vol. Iv, No. 2 [1998] *
In this thoughtful book, White criticizes the attempt by contemporary liberal theorists . . . to imagine liberal political principles to occupy an epistemic/moral status above the pluralistic fray of competing visions of the good. -- Patrick Neal, University of Vermont * Political Studies Review *
Professor White explores a neglected but perennial issue— the partisan roots of political philosophy. Although his theme has been treated by others—the unmasking of the claim of neutrality or impartiality made by liberal public philosophy—White makes the case with a rich and impressive set of resources and arguments, and he comes up with many new insights and formulations. It is highly recommended as a lively and persuasive way into the core issues of contemporary liberal public philosophy. -- John Hittinger, U.S. Air Force Academy
Michael White is professor of philosophy at Arizona State University.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780847684540 |
| ISBN 10 | 0847684547 |
| Title | Partisan or Neutral? |
| Author | Michael White |
| Series | Studies In Social Political And Legal Philosophy |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc |
| Year published | 1997-06-12 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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