About this title: 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, ...
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780226898469ISBN:0226898466
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780226898469ISBN:0226898466
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
ISBN-13:9780226898469ISBN:0226898466
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Edition: 2nd ed.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780226898452ISBN:0226898458
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
ISBN-13:9780226898469ISBN:0226898466
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
ISBN-13:9780226898452ISBN:0226898458
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