A Comprehensive Philosophy of Transformation

Personal, Political, Historical, and Sacred

by: Manfred Halpern

Edited by David Abalos

A Comprehensive Philosophy of Transformation
Author: Manfred Halpern

Edited by David Abalos

Publisher: University of Scranton Press,U.S.

List price: £ 27.50

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Format: Paperback / softback

Publication date: 30 November 2009

Availability: (info) Estimate publication date: 30 November 2009

ISBN: 1589661788 ISBN 13: 9781589661783

A Comprehensive Philosophy of Transformation by Manfred Halpern

Elucidates the interconnected 'four faces of our being': the political, personal, historical, and sacred. This volume identifies several modes of political activity, warns against the dangers of leaving politics to professional politicians, and urges us to build networks of compassion that include everyone in a just society. Top page

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The eminent political scientist Manfred Halpern (1924-2001) viewed politics as belonging to each of us, as part of the nature of being human. In "A Comprehensive Philosophy of Transformation", his magnum opus, Halpern elucidates the interconnected 'four faces of our being': the political, personal, historical, and sacred. This momentous volume identifies several modes of political activity, warns against the dangers of leaving politics to professional politicians, and urges us to build networks of compassion that include everyone in a just society. Overall, Halpern calls for a transformative politics achieved through enhanced participation and understanding. Top page

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Publisher & Imprint: University of Scranton Press,U.S.

City: Scranton

Pages: 400

More info: height 229 mm width 152 mm weight 549 gr thickness 23 mm

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Age recommended: College/higher education

Subject Indexing & Classification Dewey: 320.01 Library of Congress Subject: Political participation


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