Walzer: Interpretation & Social Criticism (cloth) (Tanner Lectures on Human Values) - Hardcover

Walzer, M

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0674459709 ISBN 13: 9780674459700

Publisher: Harvard University Press, 1987

Synopsis

seriously interested in the possibility of a moral life will find sustenance and inspiration in this book.

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"Interpretation and Social Criticism is clearly written and extremely relevant to contemporary debates, both in Europe and North America, on criticism, theory, and the role of intellectuals in the formation of social movements and the making of social change. "Interpretation and Social Criticism" is clearly written and extremely relevant to contemporary debates, both in Europe and North America, on criticism, theory, and the role of intellectuals in the formation of social movements and the making of social change. -- Harvey J. Kay "Socialism and Democracy" A rich and lyrical reflection on the practice of social criticism and interpretation, and on the formation of moral standards, by one of our finest social thinkers...Every culture, Walzer says, if it is to thrive, must listen to the voices of its own prophets. Wonderfully clear, and informed by a deep commitment to democratic values. "Interpretation and Social Criticism" is learned, cogent and provocative. It avoids the pretensions of both scientific certainty and grand theory and treats social criticism as the "educated cousin of common complaint." It also succeeds brilliantly in making an ancient religion relevant to the contemporary political imagination, which perhaps confirms Santayana's point that the prophet is he who draws truth from fable. -- John Patrick Diggins "New York Times Book Review" intellectuals in the formation of social movements and the making of social change. must listen to the voices of its own prophets. Wonderfully clear, and informed by a deep commitment to democratic values.

Synopsis

Analyzes the philosophy of social criticism and argues that the critic must not be detached from society.

Edition details

• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Publication date: 1987
• ISBN 10: 0674459709
• ISBN 13: 9780674459700
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 112