Liberalism and Pluralism

This book expands the idea of practical liberalism by exploring how a theory of civil association premised upon prudential argument can remain stable through time. The work explores the relation between politics and morality and crafts a theory of social justice that can command the attention of all groups present in a pluralist polity.

"This is an interesting and well-written book, one that addresses a series of difficult and important issues in contemporary political theory. The author's case for practical liberalism is argued carefully and in provocative ways, carving out a distinct view, and the overall result is impressive. This will be of interest not only to political theorists and philosophers but to an educated lay audience as well." - Lucas Swaine, Department of Government, Dartmouth College

Autorentext
CRAIG L. CARR is Professor of Political Science in the Hatfield School of Government at Portland State University, USA.

Inhalt
Practical Liberalism Civil Unity& Social Diversity: The Politics of E pluribus unum PART I: POLITICS, MORALITY, AND PLURALISM Liberal Morality and Political Legitimacy Political Legitimacy and Social Justice Williams's Concept of the Political Legitimacy, Stability, and Morality PART II: THE POLITICS OF MORALITY A Moral Point of View Manners and Morality Morality and Conflict Moral Conflict and Political Theory PART III: THE MORALITY OF POLITICS Feminism and Multiculturalism A Defense of Culture Politics and Normative Conflict The Political as Moral Viewpoint Morality and Politics: A Review PART IV: POLITICAL UNITY AND PLURALISM The Liberal Archipelago Loose Linkage and Political Legitimacy Political Unity and the Body Politic Social Justice and Political Unity The Bonds of Civility PART V: NATIONHOOD AND THE LIBERAL POLITY The Nature of Nationhood Pluralism and Nationalism Civil Nationalism and Social Justice Deliberative Democracy and the Liberal Polity PART VI: LIBERALISM AND DEMOCRACY Democracy and Deliberative Discourse The Terms of Deliberative Discourse Normative Discourse and Political Legitimacy Deliberative Democracy and Intragroup Politics Group Autonomy and Intergroup Discourse PART VII: POLITICS, HISTORY, AND REASON Principle and Justice in the Liberal Polity Liberal Institutions and Liberal Ideals Stopping History Rationalism and Politics