Pierre Manent:Moderne Freiheit und ihre Unzufriedenheit: Ausgewählte Schriften von Pierre Manent von Pierre
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The Nile on eBay FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Modern Liberty and Its Discontents by Pierre Manent, Daniel J. Mahoney, Paul Seaton In this collection of writings, French philosopher Pierre Manent addresses a range of subjects, including the Machiavellian origins of modernity, Tocqueville's analysis of democracy, the political role of Christianity, the nature of totalitarianism and the future of the nation-state. FORMATHardcover LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description In this book, distinguished French philosopher Pierre Manent addresses a wide range of subjects, including the Machiavellian origins of modernity, Tocqueville's analysis of democracy, the political role of Christianity, the nature of totalitarianism, and the future of the nation-state. As a whole, the book constitutes a meditation on the nature of modern freedom and the permanent discontents which accompany it. Manent is particularly concerned with the effects of modern democracy on the maintenance and sustenance of substantial human ties. Modern Liberty and its Discontents is both an important contribution to an understanding of modern society, and a significant contribution to political philosophy in its own right. Author Biography Pierre Manent is director of studies at the Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales, Paris. He is the author of many books, including An Intellectual History of Liberalism (Princeton), Tocqueville and the Nature of Democracy (Rowman & Littlefield, 1996), and The City of Man (Princeton). Daniel Mahoney is associate professor of politics at Assumption College, and the author of The Liberal Political Science of Raymond Aron (Rowman & Littlefield, 1992) and DeGaulle: Statesmanship, Grandeur, and Modern Democracy (Praeger). Paul Seaton is university fellow at Fordham University. Table of Contents Chapter 1 Modern Liberty and Its Discontents: An Introduction to Political Reflectionof Pierre Manent Part 2 Reflections on an Intellectual Itinerary Chapter 3 The Truth, Perhaps Part 4 Essays in the History of Political Philosophy Chapter 5 Toward the Work and Toward the World: Claude Lefort's Machiavelli Chapter 6 Democratic Man, Aristocratic Man, and Man Simply: Some Remarks on an Equivocation in Tocqueville's Thought Part 7 Christianity and Politics Chapter 8 Charles Péguy: Between Political Faith and Faith Chapter 9 Christianity and Democracy: Some Remarks on the Political History of Religion/ or/ on the Religious History of Modern Politics Part 10 Understanding Totalitarianism Chapter 11 Totalitarianism and the Problem of Political Representation Chapter 12 Aurel Kolnai: A Political Philosopher Confronts the Scourge of Our Epoch Part 13 Democratic Individualism Chapter 14 On Modern Individualism Chapter 15 Recovering Human Attachments: An Introduction to Allan Bloom's Love and Friendship Part 16 Thinking and Acting Politically Chapter 17 Raymond Aron and the Analysis of Modern Society Chapter 18 De Gaulle as Hero Chapter 19 Democracy without Nations? Part 20 Reflections on Strauss, Nature, and History Chapter 21 Strauss and Nietzsche Chapter 22 On Historical Causality Part 23 Liberalism and Conservatism Today Chapter 24 Liberalism and Conservatism: The Transatlantic Misunderstanding Chapter 25 Index Review Manent masterfully decsrcibes the depth of the revolution and its future direction. -- Russell Hittinger, University of Tulsa * First Things, December 1998 *This is a welcome collection of essays by France's leading Straussian, Pierre Manent. It features a helpful introduction by one of the co-editors, Daniel J. Mahoney, that lays out quite clearly Manent's intellectual debt to Raymond Aron and Leo Strauss. -- Ronald Beiner, University of Toronto * Canadian Journal of Political Science *The volume covers a wide range of subjects in fifteen essays, felicitously translated from the French by its editors, Daniel J. Mahoney and Paul Seaton. The political reflection found in these essays offers a refreshing alternative to much of today's slef-satisfied liberal theory. -- Marc D. Guerra, Assumption College * Perspectives on Political Science *The distinguished French philosopher Pierre Manent writes of Democratic man in these brilliant essays. He sees Democratic man as modern man, man in history—the man who struggles against his nature, against himself. Manent's perspective on this problematic being is penetrating, captivating, and—need I say it?—always French. Amazingly, it is also full of good sense. -- Harvey C. Mansfield, Harvard UniversityThe volume covers a wide range of subjects in fifteen essays, felicitously translated from the French by its editors, Daniel J. Mahoney and Paul Seaton.The political reflection found in these essays offers a refreshing alternative to much of today's slef-satisfied liberal theory. -- Marc D. Guerra, Assumption College * Perspectives on Political Science * Long Description In this book, distinguished French philosopher Pierre Manent addresses a wide range of subjects, including the Machiavellian origins of modernity, Tocqueville's analysis of democracy, the political role of Christianity, the nature of totalitarianism, and the future of the nation-state. As a whole, the book constitutes a meditation on the nature of modern freedom and the permanent discontents which accompany it. Manent is particularly concerned with the effects of modern democracy on the maintenance and sustenance of substantial human ties. Modern Liberty and its Discontents is both an important contribution to an understanding of modern society, and a significant contribution to political philosophy in its own right. Review Quote This is a welcome collection of essays by France's leading Straussian, Pierre Manent. It features a helpful introduction by one of the co-editors, Daniel J. Mahoney, that lays out quite clearly Manent's intellectual debt to Raymond Aron and Leo Strauss. Details ISBN0847690873 Author Paul Seaton Short Title MODERN LIBERTY & ITS DISCONTEN Pages 248 Language English ISBN-10 0847690873 ISBN-13 9780847690879 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 1998 Subtitle Selected Writings of Pierre Manent Place of Publication Lanham, MD Country of Publication United States Translated from French Illustrations index Imprint Rowman & Littlefield Translator Paul Seaton Edited by Paul Seaton Residence FR Edition 0248th DOI 10.1604/9780847690879 UK Release Date 1998-10-06 AU Release Date 1998-10-06 NZ Release Date 1998-10-06 US Release Date 1998-10-06 Publisher Rowman & Littlefield Publication Date 1998-10-06 DEWEY 194 Audience General We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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