Political Discipline in a Free Society (Routledge Library Editions: Political Science Volume 40) The Sustained Initiative |
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| Author:
| Blackham, H. J. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-415-65387-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2012 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $72.99 |
Book Description:
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This book traces the rise and fall of political philosophies since the 17th century. The main argument is that social control is at its best a deliberate joint creation of and learning from social experience; and in this sense political discipline although not the same as logical or scientific discipline is like them a submission to form, not force. The book gives a definite meaning to the idea of human progress and finds reason for a restoration of political hope and faith.
This book traces the rise and fall of political philosophies since the 17th century. The main argument is that social control is at its best a deliberate joint creation of and learning from social experience; and in this sense political discipline although not the same as logical or scientific discipline is like them a submission to form, not force. The book gives a definite meaning to the idea of human progress and finds reason for a restoration of political hope and faith.