UPC 9780231518222 Pragmatism and Social Hope: Deepening Democracy in Global Contexts
ISBN 9780231518222 - Pragmatism and Social Hope: Deepening Democracy in Global Contexts
ISBN 9780231518222 Pragmatism and Social Hope: Deepening Democracy in Global Contexts
Description 9780231518222
Since 9/11, citizens of all nations have been searching for a democratic public philosophy that provides practical and inspiring answers to the problems of the twenty-first century. Drawing on the wisdom of past and present pragmatist thinkers, Judith M. Green maps a contemporary form of citizenship that emphasizes participation and cooperation and reclaims the critical role of social movements and nongovernmental organizations. Starting with empowering processes of storytelling, truth and reconciliation, and collaborative vision-questing that allow individuals to give voice and new meaning to their loss, anxiety, and hope, Green frames cooperative inquiries to guide transformative actions. 9780231518222