The priority of democracy : political consequences of pragmatism

The priority of democracy : political consequences of pragmatism / Jack Knight and James Johnson.

Pragmatism and its consequences are central issues in American politics today, yet scholars rarely examine in detail the relationship between pragmatism and politics. In The Priority of Democracy, Jack Knight and James Johnson systematically explore the subject and make a strong case for adopting a...

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Main Author: Knight, Jack, 1952-
Other Authors: Johnson, James, 1955-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Princeton [N.J.] : Princeton University Press, ©2011.
Series:A Princeton University Press e-book
Subjects:
Democracy > Philosophy.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Political Ideologies > Democracy.
Democracy > Philosophy
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Summary:Pragmatism and its consequences are central issues in American politics today, yet scholars rarely examine in detail the relationship between pragmatism and politics. In The Priority of Democracy, Jack Knight and James Johnson systematically explore the subject and make a strong case for adopting a pragmatist approach to democratic politics--and for giving priority to democracy in the process of selecting and reforming political institutions. What is the primary value of democracy? When should we make decisions democratically and when should we rely on markets?
Physical Description:1 online resource (xv, 324 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781400840335
1400840333
9781283152563
1283152568
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.

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