Enlightened Democracy

Author : Tara Ross
Publisher : World Ahead Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Enlightened Democracy written by Tara Ross and published by World Ahead Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Opponents of the Electoral College are swift to dismiss the institution as outdated and elitist, an anachronism that should be replaced by a direct popular vote. This book, written in straightforward language, examines the institutions role in selecting Presidents across the centuries and comes to a different conclusion the Electoral College protects our republic and promotes our liberty.

Author : Jonathan Israel
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691152608
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Revolution of the Mind written by Jonathan Israel and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2011-09-26 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Declaration of Human Rights.

Author : Jonathan Israel
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199668094
Total Pages : 1083 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Democratic Enlightenment written by Jonathan Israel and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2013-01-17 with total page 1083 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: That the Enlightenment shaped modernity is uncontested. Yet remarkably few historians or philosophers have attempted to trace the process of ideas from the political and social turmoil of the late eighteenth century to the present day. This is precisely what Jonathan Israel now does. In Democratic Enlightenment, Israel demonstrates that the Enlightenment was an essentially revolutionary process, driven by philosophical debate. The American Revolution and its concerns certainly acted as a major factor in the intellectual ferment that shaped the wider upheaval that followed, but the radical philosophes were no less critical than enthusiastic about the American model. From 1789, the General Revolution's impetus came from a small group of philosophe-revolutionnaires, men such as Mirabeau, Sieyes, Condorcet, Volney, Roederer, and Brissot. Not aligned to any of the social groups represented in the French National assembly, they nonetheless forged "la philosophie moderne"-in effect Radical Enlightenment ideas-into a world-transforming ideology that had a lasting impact in Latin America, Canada and Eastern Europe as well as France, Italy, Germany, and the Low Countries. In addition, Israel argues that while all French revolutionary journals powerfully affirmed that la philosophie moderne was the main cause of the French Revolution, the main stream of historical thought has failed to grasp what this implies. Israel sets the record straight, demonstrating the true nature of the engine that drove the Revolution, and the intimate links between the radical wing of the Enlightenment and the anti-Robespierriste "Revolution of reason."

Author : Aaron L. Herold
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN 13 : 0812299892
Total Pages : 253 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Democratic Soul written by Aaron L. Herold and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2021-08-06 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Democratic Soul, Aaron L. Herold argues that liberal democracy's current crisis—of extreme polarization, rising populism, and disillusionment with political institutions—must be understood as the culmination of a deeper dissatisfaction with the liberal Enlightenment. Major elements of both the Left and the Right now reject the Enlightenment's emphasis on rights as theoretically unfounded and morally undesirable and have sought to recover a contrasting politics of obligation. But this has re-opened questions about the relationship between politics and religion long thought settled. To address our situation, Herold examines the political thought of Spinoza and Tocqueville, two authors united in support of liberal democracy but with differing assessments of the Enlightenment. Through an original reading of Spinoza's Theologico-Political Treatise, Herold uncovers the theological foundation of liberal democracy: a comprehensive moral teaching rehabilitating human self-interest, denigrating "devotion" as a relic of "superstition," and cultivating a pride in living, acting, and thinking for oneself. In his political vision, Spinoza articulates our highest hopes for liberalism, for he is confident such an outlook will produce both intellectual flourishing and a paradoxical recovery of community. But Spinoza's project contains tensions which continue to trouble democracy today. As Herold shows via a new interpretation of Tocqueville's Democracy in America, the dissatisfactions now destabilizing democracy can be traced to the Enlightenment's failure to find a place for religious longings whose existence it largely denied. In particular, Tocqueville described a natural human desire for a kind of happiness found, at least partly, in self-sacrifice. Because modernity weakens religion precisely as it makes democracy stronger than liberalism, it permits this desire to find new and dangerous outlets. Tocqueville thus sought to design a "new political science" which could rectify this problem and which therefore remains indispensable today in recovering the moderation lacking in contemporary politics.

Author : Tim Delaney
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 100007160X
Total Pages : 389 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Darkened Enlightenment written by Tim Delaney and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-04-27 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The premise of Darkened Enlightenment is to highlight the fact that there currently exist a number of socio-political forces that have the design, or ultimate consequence, of trying to extinguish the light of reason and rationality. The book presents a critique of modernity and provides a socio-political and cultural analysis of world society in the early twenty-first century. Specifically, this analysis examines the deterioration of democracy, human rights, and rational thought. Key features include a combination of academic analysis that draws on numerous and specific examples of the growing darkness that surrounds us along with a balanced practical, everyday-life approach to the study of the socio-political world we live in through the use of popular culture references and featured boxes. The general audience will also be intrigued by these same topics that concern academics including: a discussion on the meaning of "fake news"; attacks on the media and a declaration of the news media as the "enemy of the people"; the rise of populism and nationalism around the world; the deterioration of freedom and human rights globally; the growing economic disparity between the rich and the poor; attempts to devalue education; a growing disbelief in science; attacks on the environment; pseudoscience as a by-product of unreasoned and irrational thinking; the political swamp; the power elites and the deep state; and the variations of Big Business that impact our daily lives. This book will make a great contribution to such fields as sociology, philosophy, political science, environmental science, public administration, economics, psychology, and cultural studies.

Author : J. Todd Ring
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781481074773
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Enlightened Democracy: Visions for a New Millennium written by J. Todd Ring and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-02-11 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enlightened Democracy clarifies where we stand as human beings in the world at this time, at the dawn of the 21st century; and crystallizes the values, principles and awareness we will need to move through this century and beyond, with confidence, inspiration, boldness and vision. It is an encapsulation of five thousand years of human experience and learning: an overview of what we need to know in order to survive, and thrive, in the coming decades and centuries ahead. Humanity is now in danger of crossing a threshold of no return. We have set into motion, and continue stubbornly to set in motion, causes and conditions which are destroying the basis of life on this planet. In short, we must make major changes in our society now, or we will cross this threshold, the human species will go extinct, and there will be no future of any kind for the children of humanity. And all the evidence makes it abundantly clear that the changes which are urgently needed in the world today are not going to come about so long as a handful of corporate giants and business elites continue to dominate the economy, the financial system and the political process, and to effectively rule the world. Simply put, democratic revolution is now a matter of survival. And time is running out. The rightful power of the people to govern themselves through genuine citizens' democracy has been usurped and stolen by a handful of robber barons and corporate elites. Two hundred years ago Thomas Jefferson saw this danger, and warned us of it. But we refused to listen, and instead, gave in to the awful power of denial. More than two centuries later, the corporate high-jacking of our democracy and our world has become so blatant, so obvious, so undeniable, so brazen and extreme, that by now, virtually everyone can see it. The question, of course, is what are we going to do about it? Enlightened Democracy puts forth a bold vision for moving forward, and healing our very troubled, beautiful world - and for sparking the inspiration, and catalyzing the action, that are needed in order to fulfill that mission, as Thomas Paine put it, of creating the world anew. Truly, it is life or death now - anyone who is paying attention, knows this is the fact. And this inspiring, unflinchingly honest, fiercely frank, courageous, and deeply empowering book may be just what we need, in order to avoid the worst of disasters that are looming, and to come out the other side of our current, intertwined global crises, with confidence, joy, and a new and better world for all. Enlightened Democracy is a true must-read for anyone who cares about this world, or about the future of life on earth - or about their own future, for that matter, or that of their children. It is bracingly real, and at the same time, ultimately hopeful, and deeply inspiring. It is a tonic for the doldrums we live in, and very refreshing indeed. This book should be on every college and university reading list, at least in the fields of politics, world issues, philosophy and social analysis. It should also be on every home and library bookshelf. At the very least, it deserves to be widely read, widely discussed - and acted upon. "Passionate, powerful and extremely lucid." - Robert Carter, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, Trent University

Author : Thich Nhat Hanh
Publisher : Parallax Press
ISBN 13 : 1935209892
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Good Citizens written by Thich Nhat Hanh and published by Parallax Press. This book was released on 2008-06-14 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Good Citizens, Thich Nhat Hanh lays out the foundation for an international solidarity movement based on a shared sense of compassion, mindful consumption, and right action. Following these principles, he believes, is the path to world peace. The book is based on our increased global interconnectedness and subsequent need for harmonious communication and a shared ethic to make our increasingly globalized world a more peaceful place. The book will be appreciated by people of all faiths and cultural backgrounds. While based on the basic Buddhist teachings of the Four Noble Truths and the Eight-Fold Path, Thich Nhat Hanh boldly leaves Buddhist terms behind as he offers his contribution to the creation of a truly global and nondenominational blueprint to overcoming deep-seated divisions and a vision of a world in harmony and the preservation of the planet. Key topics include the true root causes of discrimination; the exploration of the various forms of violence; economic, social, and sexual violence. He encourages the reader to practice nonviolence in all daily interactions, elaborates on the practice of generosity, and teaches the art of deep listening and loving speech to help reach a compromise and reestablish communication after misunderstandings have escalated into conflicts. Good Citizens also contains a new wording of the Five Mindfulness Trainings (traditionally called "precepts") for lay practitioners, bringing them in line with modern-day needs and realities. In their new form they are concrete and practical guidelines of ethical conduct that can be accepted by all traditions. Good Citizens also includes the complete text of the UN Manifesto 2000, a declaration of transforming violence and creating a culture of peace for the benefit of the children of the world. It was drafted by numerous Peace Nobel Prize recipients and signed by over 100 million people worldwide. Coinciding with a US presidential election year, Good Citizens reaches across all political backgrounds and faith traditions. It shows that dualistic thinking—Republican/Democrat, Christian/Muslim—creates tension and a false sense of separateness. When we realize that we share a common ethic and moral code, we can create a community that can change the world.

Author : Stephen Eric Bronner
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 0231126093
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Reclaiming the Enlightenment written by Stephen Eric Bronner and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2006-04 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1947 Horkheimer and Adorno connected the Enlightenment with totalitarianism. Since when the Left has drifted into the language and imagery of the European Counter-Enlightenment, the movement against 1776 and 1789. Bronner sets out to reclaim the heritage of progressive politics.

Author : Justin P. DePlato
Publisher : Lexington Books
ISBN 13 : 1498503233
Total Pages : 667 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book American Democracy written by Justin P. DePlato and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2015-09-28 with total page 667 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following the Renaissance, democracy was still considered a dangerous form of government. Democracy was often regarded as a fool’s folly and a madman’s paradise. The well-wishers of the Republican Government would have fanciful debates in intellectual circles, but paternal monarchies dominated the western and eastern world. Yet in a heroic and herculean way, a group of Anglo-Saxons, who grew up under proud monarchies, rose to dethrone the English Crown and to establish the greatest democracy in history. What theories inspired these men? Why didn’t they just simply create an American King? Or better yet, make themselves kings? The answers to these questions lie in the eloquent and exact writings of great American Founders, Presidents, and Enlightened Philosophers such as: James Madison, George Clinton, Edmund Randolph, Thomas Paine, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Patrick Henry, John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, Benjamin Rush, John Hancock, John Jay, Cicero, Aristotle, John Locke, Hugo Grotius, John Winthrop, Franklin Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln, William McKinley, Ronald Reagan and more. Unlike other rulers, American rulers are bound to the law. There is no doubt that the Founding of America is an event of unparalleled greatness. This book allows the reader to share in the dreams and thoughts of these great men, in their own words, and allows the reader to draw informed conclusions that they surmise from reading the primary documents.

Author : Ranganathananda Swami
Publisher : Advaita Ashrama (A publication branch of Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math)
ISBN 13 : 8175059206
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Enlightened Citizenship and Our Democracy written by Ranganathananda Swami and published by Advaita Ashrama (A publication branch of Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math). This book was released on 2019-02-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published by Advaita Ashrama, a publication house of Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math, this book comprises an illuminating talk given by Swami Ranganathananda in 1980. The author has shown in this talk that the success and achievement of our democracy depends to the extent our citizens are men and women of sound character enlightened with noble qualities of head and heart.