Isbn: 9781330337233 - reinhold neibuhr on politics: his political philosophy and its application to our age as expressed in his writings (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the profound social and political turmoil that has gripped Western civilization since the beginning of the twentieth century. The author examines the causes of this upheaval, tracing it back to the rise of a technical civilization that has failed to produce adequate political and social institutions. The book explores how the accelerating development of technology has intensified both the potential for global community and the dangers of individual and collective egoism. It critiques the naive optimism of liberalism, which often overlooks the deeply ingrained capacity for human sin and the persistent nature of conflict. The author also scrutinizes the dangerous utopianism of communism, exposing its inherent flaws and the moral ambiguity of its revolutionary approach. The book's sharp analysis of these competing ideologies, along with its sobering assessment of the human condition, highlights the complexities of achieving justice and building a stable society in a world marked by both progress and tragedy. It challenges readers to confront the enduring challenges of human nature and the difficulties of navigating the precarious path toward a more just and peaceful world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…