Democracy and Its Friendly Critics: Tocqueville and Political Life Today - Paperback

by Patrick J. Deneen (Contribution by), Marc D. Guerra (Contribution by), Ralph C. Hancock (Contribution by)

Democracy and Its Friendly Critics addresses a variety of modern political and social concerns, such as the moral dimension of democracy, the theoretical challenges to democracy in our time, the religious dimension of liberty, and the meaning of work in contemporary American life. Taking innovative and unexpected approaches toward familiar topics, the essays present engaging insights into a democratic society, and the contributors include some of today's leading figures in political philosophy.

Author Biography

Peter Augustine Lawler is Dana Professor of Government at Berry College.