Thinking Politically: Essays in Political TheoryYale University Press, 2007 M01 1 - 333 pages A collection of the most important writings of Michael Walzer, one of the world's most influential political thinkers Thinking Politically brings together some of Walzer's most important work to provide a wide-ranging survey of his thinking and the vision that underlies his responses to contemporary political debates. The book also includes a previously unpublished essay on human rights. David Miller's substantial introduction presents a detailed analysis of the development of Walzer's ideas and connects them to wider currents of political thought. In addition, the book includes a recent interview with Walzer on a range of topical issues, and a detailed bibliography of his works. This collection will be welcomed by scholars in politics and philosophy, as well as anyone keen to engage in discussion on some of the key issues of our times. |
Contents
Chapter 1 Philosophy and Democracy | 1 |
Chapter 2 A Critique of Philosophical Conversation | 22 |
Chapter 3 Objectivity and Social Meaning | 38 |
Chapter 4 Liberalism and the Art of Separation | 53 |
Chapter 5 Justice Here and Now | 68 |
Chapter 6 Exclusion Injustice and the Democratic State | 81 |
Chapter 7 The Communitarian Critique of Liberalism | 96 |
Chapter 8 The Civil Society Argument | 115 |
Chapter 12 Nation and Universe | 183 |
A Response to Four Critics | 219 |
Chapter 14 The Argument about Humanitarian Intervention | 237 |
Human Rights in Global Society | 251 |
Chapter 16 Terrorism and Just War | 264 |
The Problem of Dirty Hands | 278 |
An Interview with Michael Walzer | 296 |
Works by Michael Walzer | 311 |