336 Pages
by Routledge

336 Pages
by Routledge

Civic Republicanism is a valuable critical introduction to one of the most important topics in political philosophy. In this book, Iseult Honohan presents an authoritative and accessible account of civic republicanism, its origins and its problems. The book examines all the central themes of this political theory. In the first part of the book, Honohan explores the notion of historical tradition,... Read more
Acknowledgements, Introduction, Part I The Historical Evolution of Republican Thought, Part II Contemporary Debates, Notes, Bibliography, Index

Biography

Iseult Honohan

'It admirably fulfils the series' stated intention to give a fresh account of the subject, while placing it in its historical context and offering the author's own distinctive contribution ... it is crisply written and clearly argued ... Honohan mounts a powerful critique of the idea that cultural nationalism is the necessary basis for political community ... excellent book.' - Paul Gillespie, The Irish Times

'The excellent series edited by Jack Zipes, which offers sophisticated critical studies that challenge the canon and canonized readings of literature for children' - Choice