American Ideology

A Critique
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Produktbeskrivelse

The American Ideology explicates and criticizes two notions of reason in society: efficiency and the concept of the reasonable. Despite their considerable appeal, these notions nowadays underwrite an orientation towards public policy that is both inadequate and beneficial to elite interests; an orientation that constitutes a distinct American Ideology. To make this case, Levine traces the history of the concept of efficiency, from Hobbes, through the utilitarian tradition, to contemporary economic and philosophical paradigms; and examines the strengths and weaknesses of the democratic theory implicit in John Rawls's pioneering work on justice and political legitimacy.

Detaljer

  • ISBN13 9780415945493
  • Sider 184
  • Udgivet 2004
  • Forlag Taylor & Francis Ltd
  • Format Hardback
  • Udgave 1
  • Sprog Engelsk