Pluralism: The Philosophy and Politics of DiversityMaria Baghramian, Attracta Ingram Cultural, moral and religious diversity is a pervasive feature of modern life, yet has only recently become the focus of intellectual debate. Pluralism is the first book to tackle philosophical pluralism and link pluralist themes in philosophy to politics. A range of essays investigates the philosophical sources of pluralism, the value of pluralism and liberalism, and difference in pluralism, including writings on women and the public-private distinction. |
Contents
Sources of pluralism in William James | 17 |
PHILIP PETTIT | 60 |
Where pluralists and liberals part company | 87 |
5 | 102 |
Crooked timber and liberal culture | 120 |
the republican publicprivate distinction | 156 |
a pluralistic approach | 179 |
Women and cultural universals | 197 |
Ethnocultural minorities in liberal democracies | 228 |
| 251 | |
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Pluralism: The Philosophy and Politics of Diversity Maria Baghramian,Attracta Ingram Limited preview - 2000 |
Pluralism: The Philosophy and Politics of Diversity Maria Baghramian,Attracta Ingram Limited preview - 2014 |
Pluralism: The Philosophy and Politics of Diversity Maria Baghramian,Attracta Ingram Limited preview - 2014 |
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