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Hardback. This is an analysis of Yves R. Simon's contribution to the theory and practice of democracy. The author 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. Series: 20th Century Political Thinkers. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: HP; JPA; JPFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 354.
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. ... Read more
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. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
Series
20th Century Political Thinkers
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780847696123
SKU
V9780847696123
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About Vukan Kuic
Vukan Kuic is professor emeritus in the Department of Government and International studies at the University of South Carolina.
Reviews for Yves R.Simon
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 ... Read more
Perspectives on Political Science
It is a real virtue that Kuic's book inspires one to return to the source writtings.
Philosophy in ... Read more