Description: Confronting Tyranny by Toivo Koivukoski, David Tabachnick, Ronald Beiner, Mark Blitz, Roger Boesche, Leah Bradshaw, Daniel Chirot, Mark Lilla, Douglas Moggach, Waller R. Newell In our globally interconnected world, tyrants are no longer dangerous solely to their subjects and neighbors, but to all. Motivated by the reentry of tyranny into political discourse and political action, this work compares ancient and contemporary accounts of tyranny in an effort to find responses to political dilemmas and enduring truths. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Motivated by the reentry of tyranny into political discourse and political action, this new collection of essays compares ancient and contemporary accounts of tyranny in an effort to find responses to current political dilemmas and enduring truths. Identified by Plato and Aristotle as the worst kind of regime, the concept of tyranny was called into question during the Enlightenment and finally rejected in the 20th century as questions of good and evil were separated from facts-the proper domain for political science. However, in our globally interconnected world, tyrants are no longer dangerous solely to their subjects and neighbors, but to all. Confronting Tyranny brings together distinguished scholars to explore the lessons of classical political philosophy for the present political crisis of understanding and action. Author Biography Toivo Koivukoski teaches political philosophy at the University of Ottawa and Carleton University. David Edward Tabachnick is assistant professor of political science at Nipissing University. Table of Contents 1 Why Talk about Tyranny Today? 2 Tyranny, Ancient and Modern 3 Tyranny Bound 4 An Omission from Ancient and Early Modern Theories of Tyranny: Genocidal Tyrannies 5 Failures of Autonomy: A Hegelian Diagnosis of Modern Tyranny 6 What is "Tyranny"?: Considering the Contested Discourse of Domination in the Twenty-First Century 7 Postcolonial African and Middle Eastern Tyrannies: Combing the Worst of the Classical and Modern Traditions 8 Tyranny and Tragedy in Nietzsche: From the Ancient to the Modern 9 Tyranny from Plato to Locke 10 Is There an Ontology of Tyranny? 11 Tyranny and the Womanish Soul 12 The Soul of the Tyranny, and the Souls of You and Me: Platos Understanding of Tyranny 13 The Education of a Tyrant 14 The Folly of the Wise? 15 In the Shadow of the Fortress 16 The New Age of Tyranny Review In this important and unique contribution to political theory, editors Koivukoski and Tabachnik have compiled a diverse range of selections that update and evaluate the classical concept of tyranny for the contemporary world. A complete reading of this book will give the reader a thorough and well-rounded knowledge of the concept and application of tyranny in the ancient and modern worlds. As impressive as this volumes breadth is its readability. Highly Recommended. * CHOICE *Tyranny is an old and powerful word. This excellent collection demonstrates the ways in which we can usefully bring understandings of tyranny to bear as we think about our own circumstances. Highly recommended for all students of politics..... -- Jean Bethke Elshtain, The Laura Spelman Rockeller Professor of Social and Political Ethics, University of Chicago; author of Just War Against TerrorTyranny is an old and powerful word. This excellent collection demonstrates the ways in which we can usefully bring understandings of tyranny to bear as we think about our own circumstances. Highly recommended for all students ofpolitics. -- Jean Bethke Elshtain, The Laura Spelman Rockeller Professor of Social and Political Ethics, University of Chicago; author of Just War Against Terror Long Description Motivated by the reentry of tyranny into political discourse and political action, this new collection of essays compares ancient and contemporary accounts of tyranny in an effort to find responses to current political dilemmas and enduring truths. Identified by Plato and Aristotle as the worst kind of regime, the concept of tyranny was called into question during the Enlightenment and finally rejected in the 20th century as questions of good and evil were separated from facts-the proper domain for political science. However, in our globally interconnected world, tyrants are no longer dangerous solely to their subjects and neighbors, but to all. Confronting Tyranny brings together distinguished scholars to explore the lessons of classical political philosophy for the present political crisis of understanding and action. Review Quote Tyranny is an old and powerful word. This excellent collection demonstrates the ways in which we can usefully bring understandings of tyranny to bear as we think about our own circumstances. Highly recommended for all students of politics..... Details ISBN0742544001 Short Title CONFRONTING TYRANNY Language English ISBN-10 0742544001 ISBN-13 9780742544000 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 321.9 Author Waller R. Newell Subtitle Ancient Lessons for Global Politics Place of Publication Lanham, MD Country of Publication United States Pages 256 Edited by David Tabachnick Imprint Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Illustrations black & white illustrations DOI 10.1604/9780742544000 AU Release Date 2005-12-30 NZ Release Date 2005-12-30 US Release Date 2005-12-30 UK Release Date 2005-12-30 Publisher Rowman & Littlefield Year 2005 Publication Date 2005-12-30 Alternative 9780742544017 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:8559618;
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ISBN-13: 9780742544000
Book Title: Confronting Tyranny
Number of Pages: 256 Pages
Publication Name: Confronting Tyranny: Ancient Lessons for Global Politics
Language: English
Publisher: Ronald Beiner, Mark Lilla, Mark Blitz, Waller R. Newell, Roger Boesche, Leah Bradshaw, Daniel Chirot, Douglas Moggach, Rowman & Littlefield
Item Height: 235 mm
Publication Year: 2006
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Item Weight: 535 g
Subject Area: Political Science
Author: David Tabachnick, Toivo Koivukoski
Item Width: 164 mm
Format: Hardcover
