Liberalism and the Problem of Knowledge: A New Rhetoric for Modern Democracy (New Practices of Inquiry Series NPI) - Tapa dura

Willard, Charles Arthur

 
9780226898452: Liberalism and the Problem of Knowledge: A New Rhetoric for Modern Democracy (New Practices of Inquiry Series NPI)
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ISBN 10: 0226898458 ISBN 13: 9780226898452
Editorial: University of Chicago Press, 1996

Sinopsis

In this study of democracy and its critics, the author debunks liberalism, arguing that its exaggerated ideals of authenticity, unity and community have deflected attention from the pervasive incompetence of "the rule of experts". He proposes a ground of communication that emphasizes common interests rather than narrow disputes. The problem of "unity" and the public sphere has driven a wedge between libertarians and communitarians. To mediate this conflict, Willard advocates a shift from the discourse of liberalism to that of epistemics. As a means of organizing the ebb and flow of consensus, epistemics regards democracy as a family of knowledge problems - as ways of managing discourse across differences and protecting multiple views. Building a bridge between warring peoples and warring paradigms, the book also reminds those who presume to instruct government that they are obliged to enlighten it, and that to do so requires an enlightened public discourse.

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Acerca del autor

Charles Willard is professor and chair of the Department of Communication at the University of Louisville.

De la contraportada

In this witty and provocative study of democracy and its critics, Charles Willard debunks liberalism, arguing that its exaggerated ideals of authenticity, unity, and community have deflected attention from the pervasive incompetence of "the rule of experts". He proposes a ground of communication that emphasizes common interests rather than narrow disputes. The problem of "unity" and the public sphere has driven a wedge between libertarians and communitarians. To mediate this conflict, Willard advocates a shift from the discourse of liberalism to that of epistemics. As a means of organizing the ebb and flow of consensus, epistemics regards democracy as a family of knowledge problems - as ways of managing discourse across differences and protecting multiple views. Building a bridge between warring peoples and warring paradigms, this book also reminds those who presume to instruct government that they are obliged to enlighten it, and that to do so requires an enlightened public discourse.

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Editorial
University of Chicago Press
Año de publicación
1996
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0226898458
ISBN 13 
9780226898452
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
394
Contacto del fabricante
The University of Chicago Press
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9780226898469: Liberalism and the Problem of Knowledge: A New Rhetoric for Modern Democracy (New Practices of Inquiry)

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ISBN 10:  0226898466 ISBN 13:  9780226898469
Editorial: University of Chicago Press, 1996
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