The politics of skepticism in the ancients, Montaigne, Hume, and Kant / / by John Christian Laursen.
This book brings out the profound influence of the tradition of philosophical skepticism on political thought. It shows that many of the root ideas of liberalism in early modern thought were a product of engagement with the skeptical tradition. The book begins with the first extended discussion in t...
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| Superior document: | Brill's studies in intellectual history, volume 35 |
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| Place / Publishing House: | Leiden ;, New York : : E.J. Brill,, 1992. |
| Year of Publication: | 1992 |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Brill's studies in intellectual history ;
v. 35. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (258 pages) |
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| Summary: | This book brings out the profound influence of the tradition of philosophical skepticism on political thought. It shows that many of the root ideas of liberalism in early modern thought were a product of engagement with the skeptical tradition. The book begins with the first extended discussion in the literature of the political implications of ancient skepticism, asking the question, \'Can Skeptics Live a Skeptical Politics?\' The following sections explore the influence of skepticism on the political thought of Montaigne, Hume, and Kant. The case is made that some forms of liberalism derived from these thinkers have been historically closely bound up with skepticism. |
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| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9004246843 |
| ISSN: | 0920-8607 ; |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
| Statement of Responsibility: | by John Christian Laursen. |