Pluralism and Liberal Politics

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Political, Ethics & Moral Philosophy
Cover of the book Pluralism and Liberal Politics by Robert Talisse, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Robert Talisse ISBN: 9781136635496
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: March 1, 2013
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Robert Talisse
ISBN: 9781136635496
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: March 1, 2013
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

In this book, Robert Talisse critically examines the moral and political implications of pluralism, the view that our best moral thinking is indeterminate and that moral conflict is an inescapable feature of the human condition. Through a careful engagement with the work of William James, Isaiah Berlin, John Rawls, and their contemporary followers, Talisse distinguishes two broad types of moral pluralism: metaphysical and epistemic. After arguing that metaphysical pluralism does not offer a compelling account of value and thus cannot ground a viable conception of liberal politics, Talisse proposes and defends a distinctive variety of epistemic pluralism.

According to this view, certain value conflicts are at present undecidable rather than intrinsic. Consequently, epistemic pluralism countenances the possibility that further argumentation, enhanced reflection, or the acquisition of more information could yield rational resolutions to the kinds of value conflicts that metaphysical pluralists deem irresolvable as such. Talisse’s epistemic pluralism hence prescribes a politics in which deep value conflicts are to be addressed by ongoing argumentation and free engagement among citizens; the epistemic pluralist thus sees liberal democracy is the proper political response to ongoing moral disagreement.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

In this book, Robert Talisse critically examines the moral and political implications of pluralism, the view that our best moral thinking is indeterminate and that moral conflict is an inescapable feature of the human condition. Through a careful engagement with the work of William James, Isaiah Berlin, John Rawls, and their contemporary followers, Talisse distinguishes two broad types of moral pluralism: metaphysical and epistemic. After arguing that metaphysical pluralism does not offer a compelling account of value and thus cannot ground a viable conception of liberal politics, Talisse proposes and defends a distinctive variety of epistemic pluralism.

According to this view, certain value conflicts are at present undecidable rather than intrinsic. Consequently, epistemic pluralism countenances the possibility that further argumentation, enhanced reflection, or the acquisition of more information could yield rational resolutions to the kinds of value conflicts that metaphysical pluralists deem irresolvable as such. Talisse’s epistemic pluralism hence prescribes a politics in which deep value conflicts are to be addressed by ongoing argumentation and free engagement among citizens; the epistemic pluralist thus sees liberal democracy is the proper political response to ongoing moral disagreement.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Dismantling Diasporas by Robert Talisse
Cover of the book Institutional Structure of Financial Regulation by Robert Talisse
Cover of the book Social Movements in Iran by Robert Talisse
Cover of the book Freshwater by Robert Talisse
Cover of the book Descartes by Robert Talisse
Cover of the book The Play Within the Play: The Enacted Dimension of Psychoanalytic Process by Robert Talisse
Cover of the book Routledge Revivals: Oriental Essays (1960) by Robert Talisse
Cover of the book Labour Market and Social Protection Reforms in International Perspective by Robert Talisse
Cover of the book Emotion Regulation by Robert Talisse
Cover of the book Double Accounting for Goodwill by Robert Talisse
Cover of the book Political Discussion in Modern Democracies by Robert Talisse
Cover of the book A Globalizing World? by Robert Talisse
Cover of the book Community as the Material Basis of Citizenship by Robert Talisse
Cover of the book Development Policy as a Way to Manage Climate Change Risks by Robert Talisse
Cover of the book Studying Shakespeare by Robert Talisse
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy