Process Philosophy and Political Ideology
Author | : Randall C. Morris |
Publisher | : SUNY Press |
Total Pages | : 308 |
Release | : 1991-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0791404153 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780791404157 |
Rating | : 4/5 (53 Downloads) |
Download or read book Process Philosophy and Political Ideology written by Randall C. Morris and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 1991-01-01 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book fills a significant gap in current process scholarship by providing a detailed exposition of Whitehead's and Hartshorne's social and political writings, reconstructing their ideological commitments in depth, and placing them in their historical context. It focuses on four areas of inquiry: the individual and society; the ideals of freedom, equality, and democracy; the use of coercive force within and between societies; and the theory of social progress. As each feature of their political though is examined, Morris shows how Whitehead's and Hartshorne's political commitments are reflected in their metaphysical principles.