Civil Society: The Conservative Meaning of Liberal PoliticsISBN: 978-0-631-23204-9
Hardcover
328 pages
February 2002, Wiley-Blackwell
Other Available Formats: Paperback
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"This is a very important and timely study on sociopolitical
philosophy. Cahoone rises to the challenge of reformulating a
notion of polity that promises to help heal the wounds caused by
decades of distrust and misunderstanding between political
factions. What is most unique about this study is the way in which
it redefines the standpoints of liberalism and conservatism without
compromising the integrity of either. Cahoone adroitly weaves
together philosophy, political theory, and contemporary and
historical cultural analysis with a wit and often humorous style
that promises to disarm even the most skeptical readers, while
maintaining all along the intent seriousness of his undertaking."
Brian Schroeder, Rochester Institute of Technology
"This book is a valuable contribution to one of the most
important debates in political theory of the last twenty years,
namely that over the nature of liberalism and alternatives to
liberalism. Cahoone is evenly engaging whether sharing his
knowledge of eighteenth-century political philosophy or presenting
his own original analysis of freedom." Norman Fischer, Kent
State University
"This is an exceptionally well written effort to make political thought more relevant to social life. Cahoone's knowledge of important thinkers is wide ranging and his application of their ideas is both enlightening and telling." Choice