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The book presents a critical examination of the belief in human perfectibility as a cornerstone of democratic theory. Patrick Deneen explores how proponents of democracy often advocate for transforming human nature to align self-interest with the ideals of selflessness. This transformative impulse is frequently expressed in religious terms, highlighting a paradox where calls for political redemption coexist with a critique of traditional religious faith. Deneen's analysis challenges the assumptions underlying democratic ideals and their implications for human nature.
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Democratic Faith, Patrick Deneen
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- Released
- 2005
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- Title
- Democratic Faith
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Patrick Deneen
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Released
- 2005
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 388
- ISBN13
- 9780691118710
- Category
- Political Science / Politics
- Description
- The book presents a critical examination of the belief in human perfectibility as a cornerstone of democratic theory. Patrick Deneen explores how proponents of democracy often advocate for transforming human nature to align self-interest with the ideals of selflessness. This transformative impulse is frequently expressed in religious terms, highlighting a paradox where calls for political redemption coexist with a critique of traditional religious faith. Deneen's analysis challenges the assumptions underlying democratic ideals and their implications for human nature.