Tragedy And Denial : The Politics Of Difference In Western Political Thought

To do political theory is to tell a story about human beings and their communities. In this witty and elegant book, Michael Brint provides a brilliant reading of some of the greatest stories told in the history of Western political theory. The unifying theme is the issue of differences and the conflicts they generate. Brint's targets are those thin A reading of some of the greatest stories told in the history of Western political theory. The author's targets are those thinkers, classical and contemporary, who would deny the reality of difference and the necessarily tragic element inherent in human political society. Michael Brint. Spine Title: Tragedy & Denial. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 169-175) And Index.