Neither beasts nor gods
civic life and the public good
by Francis Kane
Contemporary Americans often view politics as a necessary evil. This work uses the ancient philosophical/political tradition of the West to rehabilitate the high vocation of the politician and the citizen in the modern world.
The classical tradition comes alive in fresh ways as Kane applies it to key contemporary events and figures, from Elizabeth Bouvia (who wanted medical practitioners to help her die) to Rosa Parks (who wanted equal treatment on a city bus). By paying close attention to our public transactions, Kane shows how the reality of the common good operates in our lives. Aimed at a broad interdisciplinary and interprofessional audience, Kane's book is accessible to the interested citizen.
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Neither beasts nor gods: civic life and the public good
1998, Southern Methodist University Press
in English
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0870744224 9780870744228
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [143]-162) and index.
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