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Rethinking moderation in a pragmatist frame.
- Source :
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Sociological Review . Dec2013 Supplement 2, Vol. 61 Issue 1, p180-195. 16p. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- This paper addresses moderation in the context of an immoderate populist politics and claims that social integration requires inculcation in the values of a dominant culture, especially by those perceived as originating from outside the political community. The paper argues, instead, for a deep pluralism and for the idea of multiculturalism as friendship and the means of securing moderation in public debate. In making these arguments, it draws upon the pragmatist approach of John Dewey and the significance of his idea of a 'public' and on the work of Danielle Allen and her idea of political friendship. The paper concludes with the argument that political friendship requires motivation and that this will be secured by an orientation toward social justice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *MODERATION
*CULTURAL values
*MULTICULTURALISM
*PRAGMATISM
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00380261
- Volume :
- 61
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Sociological Review
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 102349909
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-954X.12106