Schweber, Howard H.

Democracy and authenticity : toward a theory of public justification / Howard H. Schweber. - Cambridge ;;New York : Cambridge University Press, 2011 - v, 439 p. 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Democracy and Authenticity examines a basic problem for liberal democracies. In a polity that is characterized by real diversity of identities and values, what kinds of justifications are appropriate for coercive government actions? In particular, this b

9781107015333 (hardback)


Democracy;Authenticity (Philosophy);Liberalism.;POLITICAL SCIENCE / History & Theory.--Philosophy.

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