Talking Politics
by A. W. Sparkes
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Talking Politics Summary
| This is a work of but not on political theory. A philosophical examination of the basic concepts of political discourse; on what is said in newspapers, by politicians, by people in pubs, rather than on the works of political theorists. |
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| <P><b></b><b><i>Talking Politics</i></b> is a philosophical examination of some of the basic concepts of political discourse. It focuses not on the works of political theorists but on <i>ordinary</i> political discourse--the talk of politicians, journalists and the public. The book examines concepts, such as the political, the moral and the people, which are often taken for granted in theoretical writings.<br> <br> Arranged thematically around topics such as "nation," the book presents comprehensive entries with cross-references and suggestions for further reading. The questions addressed include: whether everything is unavoidably political; if words like "unity" or "consensus" are merely hallucinogenic; and if politicians must be immoral or amoral. A. W. Sparkes offers a pointed, often witty, examination of the uses and misuses of political language. <b></b><b><i>Talking Politics</i></b> is a useful guide for students of politics and philosophy, but it will also appeal to any reader with a thoughtful interest in politics.</P> |
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