Pride And Solace: The Functions And Limits Of Political Theory
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A landmark work in political philosophy, Pride and Solace: The Functions and Limits of Political Theory presents a penetrating examination of what political theory can and cannot accomplish for human beings living within organized societies. Norman Jacobson argues that political thought serves two fundamental psychological and existential purposes — pride and solace — offering citizens both a sense of dignity in collective life and a consolation for its inevitable disappointments. With a tone that is at once scholarly and deeply humanistic, the work draws on canonical thinkers in the Western tradition to illustrate how political theory has historically shaped the way individuals understand their place in the political order. Jacobson's analysis is rigorous yet accessible, challenging readers to reckon with the boundaries of rational political discourse and the emotional needs that underlie our most enduring political ideas. The result is a thought-provoking meditation on the relationship between political thought and the human condition, essential reading for students and scholars of political theory alike.
Author: Norman Jacobson
Format: Hardback
Genre: Politics & law
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark work in political philosophy, Pride and Solace: The Functions and Limits of Political Theory presents a penetrating examination of what political theory can and cannot accomplish for human beings living within organized societies. Norman Jacobson argues that political thought serves two fundamental psychological and existential purposes — pride and solace — offering citizens both a sense of dignity in collective life and a consolation for its inevitable disappointments. With a tone that is at once scholarly and deeply humanistic, the work draws on canonical thinkers in the Western tradition to illustrate how political theory has historically shaped the way individuals understand their place in the political order. Jacobson's analysis is rigorous yet accessible, challenging readers to reckon with the boundaries of rational political discourse and the emotional needs that underlie our most enduring political ideas. The result is a thought-provoking meditation on the relationship between political thought and the human condition, essential reading for students and scholars of political theory alike.