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First published in 1986, The Politics of Hope , the American contribution to the European tradition of political theory, seeks to establish a set of principles for responsible political conduct. It aims to explore and develop a ‘third way’ of politics, one which is free from the practical and conceptual problems which bedevil both classical Western liberalism and state communism.
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Foreword by Paul Ricoeur 1. Initial demarcations 2. Merleau-Ponty’s legacy to political thought 3. Speech, silence, and being human 4. Freedom, being en route, and respect 5. Hope and responsible politics 6. Institutions and power 7. Authority, sovereignty, and coercion 8. Law and political education: exercises in guiding and goading 9. Conclusion
Biography
Bernard P. Dauenhauer
