Picture 1 of 2
Picture 1 of 2
Passions and Constraint : On the Theory of Liberal Democracy Step
Free US Delivery | ISBN:0226349683
US $6.72
Condition:
“Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition ”... Read moreabout condition
2 available
Shipping:
Located in: Mishawaka, Indiana, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Fri, May 31 and Mon, Jun 3 to 43230
Returns:
Payments:
Special financing available. See terms and apply now- for PayPal Credit, opens in a new window or tab
Earn up to 5x points when you use your eBay Mastercard®. Learn moreabout earning points with eBay Mastercard
Shop with confidence
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:315243304072
Item specifics
- Condition
- Good
- Seller Notes
- Special Attributes
- EX-LIBRARY
- Publication Name
- University of Chicago Press
- ISBN
- 9780226349688
- Book Title
- Passions and Constraint : on the Theory of Liberal Democracy
- Item Length
- 9in
- Publisher
- University of Chicago Press
- Publication Year
- 1995
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.2in
- Genre
- Political Science
- Topic
- General, Political Ideologies / Conservatism & Liberalism
- Item Width
- 6in
- Item Weight
- 22.4 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 352 Pages
About this product
Product Information
In this collection of essays on the core values of liberalism, Stephen Holmes--noted for his scathing reviews of books by liberalism's opponents--challenges commonly held assumptions about liberal theory. By placing it into its original historical context, Passions and Constraints presents an interconnected argument meant to fundamentally change the way we conceive of liberalism. According to Holmes, three elements of classical liberal theory are commonly used to attack contemporary liberalism as antagonistic to genuine democracy and the welfare state: constitutional constraints on majority rule, the identification of individual freedom with an absence of government involvement, and a strong emphasis on the principle of self-interest. Through insightful essays on Hobbes's analysis of the English Civil War in Behemoth , Bodin's writings on the benefits of limited government, and Mill's views on science and politics, Holmes shows that these basic principles provide, to the contrary, a necessary foundation for the development of democratic, regulatory, and redistributionist politics in the modern era. Holmes argues that the aspirations of liberal democracy--including individual liberty, the equal dignity of citizens, and a tolerance for diversity--are best understood in relation to two central themes of classical liberal theory: the psychological motivations of individuals and the necessary constraint on individual passions provided by institutions. Paradoxically, Holmes argues that such institutional restraints serve to enable, rather than limit, effective democracy. In explorations of subjects ranging from self-interest to majoritarianism to "gag rules," Holmes shows that limited government can be more powerful than unlimited government--indeed, that liberalism is one of the most effective philosophies of state building ever contrived. By restricting the arbitrary powers of government officials, Holmes states, a liberal constitution can increase the state's capacity to focus on specific problems and mobilize collective resources for common purposes. Passions and Constraint is an assessment of what that tradition has meant and what it can mean today.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
ISBN-10
0226349683
ISBN-13
9780226349688
eBay Product ID (ePID)
65199
Product Key Features
Book Title
Passions and Constraint : on the Theory of Liberal Democracy
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
General, Political Ideologies / Conservatism & Liberalism
Publication Year
1995
Genre
Political Science
Number of Pages
352 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9in
Item Height
1.2in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
22.4 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Jc574.H65 1995
Table of Content
Acknowledgments Preface Introduction 1: The Liberal Idea 2: The Secret History of Self-Interest 3: Hobbes's Irrational Man 4: The Constitution of Sovereignty in Jean Bodin 5: Precommitment and the Paradox of Democracy 6: The Positive Constitutionalism of John Stuart Mill 7: Gag Rules or the Politics of Omission 8: Welfare and the Liberal Conscience Conclusion Notes Index
Copyright Date
1995
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
94-033748
Item description from the seller
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:315243304072
Shipping and handling
Item location:
Mishawaka, Indiana, United States
Ships to:
Worldwide
Excludes:
Afghanistan, Africa, Albania, American Samoa, Andorra, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan Republic, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bhutan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, British Virgin Islands, Bulgaria, Cayman Islands, China, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Georgia, Gibraltar, Greece, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guam, Guatemala, Guernsey, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Jersey, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Martinique, Micronesia, Middle East, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Niue, Norway, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Croatia, Reunion, Romania, Russian Federation, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South America, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City State, Venezuela, Wallis and Futuna, Western Samoa
| Shipping and handling | Each additional item | To | Service | Delivery*See Delivery notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free shipping | Free | United States | Economy Shipping | Estimated between Fri, May 31 and Mon, Jun 3 to 43230 |
| Handling time |
|---|
| Will usually ship within 2 business days of receiving cleared payment. |
| Taxes |
|---|
| Taxes may be applicable at checkout. Learn moreLearn more about paying tax on eBay purchases. |
Return policy
| After receiving the item, contact seller within | Refund will be given as | Return shipping |
|---|---|---|
| 30 days | Money Back | Buyer pays for return shipping |
Refer to eBay Return policyopens in a new tab or window for more details. You are covered by the eBay Money Back Guaranteeopens in a new tab or window if you receive an item that is not as described in the listing.
Payment details
Payment methods
Seller feedback (4,092,456)
z***z (602)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past 6 months
Verified purchase
🏆 SUPER STAR 🤩 AMAZING PHOTOS 🎯 ACCURATE DESCRIPTION ✏️ GENUINE PRODUCTS 💎 HIGH QUALITY 🍯 SUPER PRICES 💰 EASY TO WORK WITH 🍰 ECONOMY HANDLING ⏱️ FAST SHIPPING 🚀 BUBBLE PACKAGE 📦 ARRIVED WITHIN DAYS 🌎 EXCEPTIONAL COMMUNICATION 🎙️ OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE 🛎️ GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR 🍿 TOTAL ASSET TO THE EBAY-ECO SYSTEM 🥇 SAVED SELLER 🎱 PROMT REPLY FOR RETURNS 🎯 WOULD BUY FROM AGAIN 🧲 UNDER PROMISES OVER DELIVERS ⛳️ MADE ME VERY HAPPY 🌈 LEFT POSITIVE FEEDBACK 🌼 THANK YOU! 😇 A+++
e***n (414)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past month
Verified purchase
Great prices. Book as described!! Quick processing and excellent communication. Great packaging and delivery to shipping!! Excellent choice in shipper!! Was able to track the progress of package ETA. Package actually arrived early!! THANK YOU!! AWESOME AAA+++ Service!!! Highly recommend this seller!! Will buy from you again!!
c***m (327)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past 6 months
Verified purchase
AAA+++; Excellent Service; Great Pricing; Fast Delivery-Faster Than Expected -1 Week to Hawaii!; 5 Hardcover Books in Great Condition--As Described ; TLC Packaging; Excellent Seller Communication, Sends updates . Highly Recommended!, Thank you very much!
Product ratings and reviews
More to explore :
- Microbiology Laboratory Theory Books,
- Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy,
- Game Theory Hardcover Nonfiction Books,
- Nonfiction Game Theory Illustrated Paperbacks Books,
- Game Theory Nonfiction Illustrated Fiction & Books,
- Kaplan Usmle Step 1 Lecture Notes,
- Puzzles, Trivia & Indoor Games Nonfiction Game Theory Paperbacks Books in English,
- Puzzles, Trivia & Indoor Games Nonfiction Books in Japanese Fiction & Game Theory,
- Puzzles, Trivia & Indoor Games Nonfiction Game Theory Illustrated Paperbacks Books,
- Game Theory Nonfiction Books in English Fiction & 1950-1999 Publication Year