Liberalism and the Problem of Knowledge - A New Rhetoric for Modern Democracy (Paperback, New)

In this witty and provocative study of democracy and its critics, Charles Willard debunks liberalism, arguing that its exaggerated ideals of authenticity, unity, and community have deflected attention from the pervasive incompetence of "the rule of experts." He proposes a ground of communication that emphasizes common interests rather than narrow disputes.
The problem of "unity" and the public sphere has driven a wedge between libertarians and communitarians. To mediate this conflict, Willard advocates a shift from the discourse of liberalism to that of epistemics. As a means of organizing the ebb and flow of consensus, epistemics regards democracy as a family of knowledge problems--as ways of managing discourse across differences and protecting multiple views.
Building a bridge between warring peoples and warring paradigms, this book also reminds those who presume to instruct government that they are obliged to enlighten it, and that to do so requires an enlightened public discourse.

General

Imprint:	University of Chicago Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	New Practices of Inquiry Series NPI
Release date:	August 1996
First published:	August 1996
Authors:	Charles Arthur Willard
Dimensions:	227 x 159 x 2mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	394
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-226-89846-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political ideologies > Liberalism & centre democratic ideologies Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Democracy Promotions
LSN:	0-226-89846-6
Barcode:	9780226898469

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