From the best to the rest : idealistic thinking in a non-ideal world /
'From the Best to the Rest' explores the role of idealistic political models in understanding real-world politics. David Wiens argues against using these models as guides for what we should do but shows how we can still use them to sharpen our explanations of how politics works and how to...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford :
Oxford University Press,
2025.
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| Series: | Philosophy, politics, and economics.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | 'From the Best to the Rest' explores the role of idealistic political models in understanding real-world politics. David Wiens argues against using these models as guides for what we should do but shows how we can still use them to sharpen our explanations of how politics works and how to make things better. By examining how political thinkers use these models, the book reveals both their limitations and their hidden value. It offers a fresh perspective on long-standing debates about idealistic thought in political inquiry. Ultimately, Wiens suggests a new way to use idealistic thinking to bridge the gap between abstract political philosophy and practical political science, making it relevant for anyone interested in how we think about politics. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource : illustrations. |
| Audience: | Specialized. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780197813539 0197813534 9780197813522 0197813526 9780197813515 0197813518 |