296 Pages
by
Routledge
296 Pages
by
Routledge
296 Pages
by
Routledge
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First published in 1988. Moral innocence is of enduring interest because it seems to embody our ideals in their purest form. The place of moral innocence in politics is the central theme of Peter Johnson’s subtle and original book. Are there moral dispositions which are not only incompatible with politics but actually endanger it? If it is sometimes necessary to act badly in order to achieve... Read more
Preface; 1. Innocence and Politics 2. Public and Private Virtue 3. Political Autonomy 4. Absolute Virtue and Politics 5. The Displacement of Virtue 6. Political Philosophy and Literature 7. Politics and Innocent Intent 8. Moral Purity and Politics 9. Innocent Idealism 10. Innocence and Experience 11. Conclusion; Notes; References; Index
Biography
Peter Johnson
