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- catalog abstract "This first book by a political theorist devoted exclusively to James's theory argues that political concerns were in fact central to his intellectual work. Joshua Miller links James to the contemporary public dialogue by treating him as a theorist of action and exploring the complexities of that theory. He also relates the philosopher's thought to his own political experiences and observations and - by explicating, criticizing, and meditating on James - develops provocative new ideas about issues facing democracy today. At the heart of the book is James's description of the "democratic temperament," which comprises a willingness to act, the placing of public good ahead of private comfort, generosity toward one's opponents, and mutual respect among citizens of different viewpoints, races, genders, classes, and religions. Miller sees this temperament as a healthy corrective to the meanspiritedness that characterizes so much current political discourse, which is precisely what makes James's insights so relevant to today's political environment. By revealing how James speaks to the paradoxical condition of modern political existence - withdrawal from public life combined with fanatical action - Miller shows how James's views apply to the possibility and problems of reviving participatory democracy in our era.".
- catalog contributor b10305623.
- catalog created "1997.".
- catalog date "1997".
- catalog date "1997.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "1997.".
- catalog description "At the heart of the book is James's description of the "democratic temperament," which comprises a willingness to act, the placing of public good ahead of private comfort, generosity toward one's opponents, and mutual respect among citizens of different viewpoints, races, genders, classes, and religions. Miller sees this temperament as a healthy corrective to the meanspiritedness that characterizes so much current political discourse, which is precisely what makes James's insights so relevant to today's political environment. By revealing how James speaks to the paradoxical condition of modern political existence - withdrawal from public life combined with fanatical action - Miller shows how James's views apply to the possibility and problems of reviving participatory democracy in our era.".
- catalog description "Foreword / Sheldon Wolin -- 1. Models of Action -- 2. James and Gender -- 3. Sources of Respect -- 4. Faith and Doubt: Action's Wellsprings -- 5. Democratic Teaching.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references and index.".
- catalog description "This first book by a political theorist devoted exclusively to James's theory argues that political concerns were in fact central to his intellectual work. Joshua Miller links James to the contemporary public dialogue by treating him as a theorist of action and exploring the complexities of that theory. He also relates the philosopher's thought to his own political experiences and observations and - by explicating, criticizing, and meditating on James - develops provocative new ideas about issues facing democracy today.".
- catalog extent "xix, 168 p. ;".
- catalog hasFormat "Democratic temperament.".
- catalog identifier "0700608311 (alk. paper)".
- catalog isFormatOf "Democratic temperament.".
- catalog isPartOf "American political thought".
- catalog issued "1997".
- catalog issued "1997.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "Lawrence [Kan.] : University of Kansas Press,".
- catalog relation "Democratic temperament.".
- catalog subject "320/.092 21".
- catalog subject "Democracy.".
- catalog subject "JC213.J35 M56 1997".
- catalog subject "James, William, 1842-1910 Contributions in political science.".
- catalog subject "James, William, 1842-1910 Political and social views.".
- catalog tableOfContents "Foreword / Sheldon Wolin -- 1. Models of Action -- 2. James and Gender -- 3. Sources of Respect -- 4. Faith and Doubt: Action's Wellsprings -- 5. Democratic Teaching.".
- catalog title "Democratic temperament : the legacy of William James / Joshua I. Miller.".
- catalog type "text".