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Imagine a world in which means and ends, theory and practice, ideals, values, and interests, are torturously disassociated and yet manifestly linked. That is the world of the 20th century as Stephen Eric Bronner vividly portrays it in his important new work. Now imagine a world in which new traditions mix with the old, creativity blends with commitment, and values from the past combine with bold visions of the future. Creating this new fusion, says Professor Bronner, is the challenge for the 21st century and it inspires Ideas in Action. Contemporary political theory has become alienated from politics. It often neither discusses concrete political events nor touches the world of political action. That is an intellectual luxury the academy of the 21st century can ill-afford, and Ideas in Action offers an accessible way out of the box into which the canon of political theory and philosophy has been stuffed. With elegance and power, Bronner surveys 20th century political traditions. In the process, he places theories and thinkers in their social, historical, and political contexts. His sweeping presentation is organized into four imaginatively articulated phases that signal the direction of political thinking in the twentieth century. Offering distinctive interpretations and criticisms, presenting a new internationalist perspective, Bronner imbues the text with original voices and primary sources from the very canon he is reconfiguring. Careful notes of citation and explanation provide a pedagogical subtext that serves as a running bibliographic essay. All this and more makes
Contents
Chapter 1 PrologueEnvisioning Democracy Chapter 3 The Dilemmas of Democratic Theory Chapter 4 The Liberal Heritage: Individualism, Dialogue, and Universalism Chapter 5 The Communitarian Idea: Solidarity, Pragmatism, and Particularism Chapter 6 The Conservative Disposition: Custom, Stability, and Markets Chapter 7 The Anarchist Impulse: Localism, Participation, and Autonomy Part 8 Changing the World Chapter 9 The Masses in Motion Chapter 10 Socialism: Marxism, Republicanism, and Reformism Chapter 11 Fascism: Irrationalism, Reaction, and Apocalypse Chapter 12 Communism: Revolution, Dictatorship, and Totalitarianism Part 13 Reclaiming Subjectivity Chapter 14 The Liberation of Subjectivity Chapter 15 Existential Battles: Rebellion, Engagement, Authenticity Chapter 16 Critical Theory: Dialectics, Consciousness, Negativity Chapter 17 Postmodernism and Poststructuralism: Deconstructions, Desire, Difference Chapter 18 The Radical Imagination: Aesthetics, Spontaneity, Utopia Part 19 Empowering the Other Chapter 20 The Logic of the New Social Movements Chapter 21 Race: Reflections on the African-American Heritage Chapter 22 Sex: Gendered Experiences Chapter 23 Nature: Ecological Visions Chapter 24 The Forgotten: Anti-Imperialism, Nationalism, and Postcolonialism Chapter 25 Epilogue: Ethical Choices, Progressive Politics, and the Challenges of Planetary Life Chapter 26 Index Chapter 27 About the Author
