Democratic Speech in Divided Times
«very well written, thoroughly researched, and compellingly argued. It offers precisely what normative democratic theory has needed: a spirited but realistic vindication of the role of civic discourse in improving our societies, tailor-made to the challenges of the current moment...Democratic Speech in Divided Times is a terrific book.»
Jeffrey W. Howard, Perspectives on Politics
In an ideal democracy, people from all walks of life would come together to talk meaningfully and respectfully about politics. But we do not live in an ideal democracy. In contemporary democracies, which are marked by deep social divisions, different groups for the most part avoid talking to each other. Les mer
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Democratic Speech in Divided Times argues that we should nevertheless not give up on the ideal of democratic public speech. Drawing on the resources of political theory, epistemology, and philosophy of language, this book develops a sustained account of the norms that should govern public discourse in deeply divided circumstances. Should we try to find common ground when we talk to our political opponents, even though they seem unreasonable? Should we refrain from expressing anger, if
we want to get things done? How can we use our speech to fight hate speech and disinformation? And is it even possible to speak to 'the other side,' in settings where different groups dislike one another, live apart from one another, and don't know much about one another? By tackling these questions, Lepoutre
demonstrates that, when governed by the right set of norms, public speech can be a powerful force for good even amidst profound social divisions.
Detaljer
- Forlag
- Oxford University Press
- Innbinding
- Innbundet
- Språk
- Engelsk
- ISBN
- 9780198869757
- Utgivelsesår
- 2021
- Format
- 24 x 16 cm
- Priser
- Winner, 2023 Political Theory Prize, European Consortium for Political Research null
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«very well written, thoroughly researched, and compellingly argued. It offers precisely what normative democratic theory has needed: a spirited but realistic vindication of the role of civic discourse in improving our societies, tailor-made to the challenges of the current moment...Democratic Speech in Divided Times is a terrific book.»
Jeffrey W. Howard, Perspectives on Politics
«A truly wonderful book.»
Paul Billingham, Politics, Philosophy and Economics
«Excellent, timely, and important.»
Michael Hannon, Politics, Philosophy and Economics