A Virtue for Courageous Minds: Moderation in French Political Thought, 1748-1830

Description: A Virtue for Courageous Minds: Moderation in French Political Thought, 1748-1830 Craiutu, Aurelian Product Overview Political moderation is the touchstone of democracy, which could not function without compromise and bargaining, yet it is one of the most understudied concepts in political theory. How can we explain this striking paradox? Why do we often underestimate the virtue of moderation? Seeking to answer these questions, A Virtue for Courageous Minds examines moderation in modern French political thought and sheds light on the French Revolution and its legacy. Aurelian Craiutu begins with classical thinkers who extolled the virtues of a moderate approach to politics, such as Aristotle and Cicero. He then shows how Montesquieu inaugurated the modern rebirth of this tradition by laying the intellectual foundations for moderate government. Craiutu looks at important figures such as Jacques Necker, Madame de Staël, and Benjamin Constant, not only in the context of revolutionary France but throughout Europe. He traces how moderation evolves from an individual moral virtue into a set of institutional arrangements calculated to protect individual liberty, and he explores the deep affinity between political moderation and constitutional complexity. Craiutu demonstrates how moderation navigates between political extremes, and he challenges the common notion that moderation is an essentially conservative virtue, stressing instead its eclectic nature. Drawing on a broad range of writings in political theory, the history of political thought, philosophy, and law, A Virtue for Courageous Minds reveals how the virtue of political moderation can address the profound complexities of the world today. Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Princeton University Press; 1st edition (February 26, 2012) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 336 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0691146764 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 68 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.4 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.1 x 0.1 x 0.1 inches Best Sellers Rank: #4,640,380 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #9,083 in French History (Books) #9,552 in European Politics Books #13,020 in Political Philosophy (Books) #9,083 in French History (Books) #9,552 in European Politics Books We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.

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