Some Observations on Recent Political Philosophy and Theory

In: The annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, Band 400, S. 140-148

Abstract

The past 5 yrs have marked a creative period for pol'al philosophy & theory. Pronounced as dead or dying by some observers only a decade or so ago, there has been, more recently, a recognition of a signif renaissance in this age-old tradition of inquiry. Major fi gures doing independent & original work in pol'al philosophy are discussed; then the signif outpouring of studies in the history of pol'al thought is treated. Finally, attention is focused on key works of more immediate relevance to the current crisis of advanced industr society. A concluding section deals with the controversy over the meaning of pol'al philosophy & theory; the author's approach to the problem is indicated. Modified HA.