Description
In this timely philosophical examination of America’s political crisis, the author argues that fear lies beneath the anger, disgust, envy, and resentment fueling democratic division. Drawing on classical philosophy, psychology, and the examples of nonviolent leaders such as Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., and Nelson Mandela, the book explores how emotional vulnerability can distort public life and undermine constructive action. It considers the effects of globalization, inequality, nationalism, and social fragmentation while asking how citizens might replace blame and hostility with empathy, cooperation, and a renewed commitment to justice and human flourishing. Written with clarity and humane urgency, this concise work offers both a diagnosis of political polarization and a hopeful vision for democratic renewal.
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paperback
Simon & Schuster
Published Jan 1, 2018
249 pages
ISBN: 9781501172496
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First Published
2018
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Monarchy of Fear by Martha Nussbaum.