Robert B. Talisse explore la théorie démocratique, se penchant sur les questions de légitimité, de justice et d'argumentation politique publique. Son travail se concentre sur la compréhension du fonctionnement des sociétés démocratiques et des processus argumentatifs qui les soutiennent. Il analyse les principes fondamentaux de la légitimité et de la justice politique, examinant la nature du discours public dans un cadre démocratique. Ses recherches contribuent à une appréhension plus réfléchie des complexités inhérentes à la vie démocratique.
Focusing on the fundamental philosophical questions of freedom, authority, justice, and democracy, this book offers an immersive exploration of political philosophy. It encourages readers to engage directly with contemporary debates and arguments rather than relying on summaries of major texts. Written in a conversational style, it is accessible to both students and general readers, making it suitable for classroom use as a standalone textbook or as a companion to historical readings. This approach allows readers to learn by actively participating in philosophical inquiry.
Democracy is not easy. Citizens who disagree sharply about politics must nonetheless work together as equal partners in the enterprise of collective self-government. Ideally, this work would be conducted under conditions of mutual civility, with opposed citizens nonetheless recognizing one another's standing as political equals. But when the political stakes are high, and the opposition seems to us severely mistaken, why not drop the democratic pretences of civil partnership, and simply play to win? Why seek to uphold properly democratic relations with those who embrace political ideas that are flawed, irresponsible, and out of step with justice? Why sustain democracy with political foes?Drawing on extensive social science research concerning political polarization and partisan identity, Robert B. Talisse argues that when we break off civil interactions with our political opponents, we imperil relations with our political allies. In the absence of engagement with our political critics, our alliances grow increasingly homogeneous, conformist, and hierarchical. Moreover, they fracture and devolve amidst internal conflicts. In the end, our political aims suffer because our coalitions shrink and grow ineffective. Why sustain democracy with our foes? Because we need them if we are going to sustain democracy with our allies and friends.
Why We Argue (And How We Should): A Guide to Political Disagreement presents an accessible and engaging introduction to the theory of argument, with special emphasis on the way argument works in public political debate. The authors develop a view according to which proper argument is necessary for one's individual cognitive health; this insight is then expanded to the collective health of one's society. Proper argumentation, then, is seen to play a central role in a well-functioning democracy. Written in a lively style and filled with examples drawn from the real world of contemporary politics, and questions following each chapter to encourage discussion, Why We Argue (And How We Should): A Guide to Political Disagreement reads like a guide for the participation in, and maintenance of, modern democracy. An excellent student resource for courses in critical thinking, political philosophy, and related fields, Why We Argue (And How We Should): A Guide to Political Disagreement is an important contribution to reasoned debate.
The resurgence of American pragmatism has sparked a fresh exploration of John Dewey's democratic theory within political philosophy. This renewed interest highlights the relevance of Dewey's ideas in contemporary discussions, emphasizing their significance in shaping democratic practices and thought.
'The cure for democracy's ills is more democracy.' This popular adage is
false. Contemporary democracy faces problems that derive from the tendency
among citizens to overdo democracy. In this book, Robert Talisse argues that
even in a democracy, politics must be put in its place--
The book presents a comprehensive and unified exploration of a unique version of pragmatism developed by Scott F. Aikin and Robert B. Talisse. It consolidates their arguments and insights since their initial collaboration in 2005, offering readers a clear understanding of their distinctive philosophical approach. This work serves as a foundational text for those interested in contemporary pragmatist thought.
A Guide to Political Disagreement in an Age of Unreason
218pages
8 heures de lecture
The book emphasizes the importance of sound argumentation in political discourse, especially in the wake of the contentious 2016 U.S. elections. Authors Scott Aikin and Robert Talisse advocate for rational debate as essential for both individual cognitive well-being and the health of democracy. This updated edition retains its engaging style while incorporating contemporary examples from key political figures. New chapters focus on online interactions and televised debates, alongside expanded sections for further reflection and a comprehensive companion website.
This book analyses the straw man fallacy and its deployment in philosophical reasoning. While commonly invoked in both academic dialogue and public discourse, it has not until now received the attention it deserves as a rhetorical device. Scott Aikin and John Casey propose that straw manning essentially consists in expressing distorted representations of one's critical interlocutor. To this end, the straw man comprises three dialectical forms, and not only the one that is usually suggested: the straw man, the weak man and the hollow man. Moreover, they demonstrate that straw manning is unique among fallacies as it has no particular logical form in itself, because it is an instance of inappropriate meta-argument, or argument about arguments. They discuss the importance of the onlooking audience to the successful deployment of the straw man, reasoning that the existence of an audience complicates the dialectical boundaries of argument. Providing a lively, provocative and thorough analysis of the straw man fallacy, this book will appeal to postgraduates and researchers alike, working in a range of fields including fallacies, rhetoric, argumentation theory and informal logic.
