Rationalism in Politics and Other Essays
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Rationalism in Politics and Other Essays is a collection of philosophical and political writings by Michael Oakeshott that critiques rationalist approaches to politics and defends traditional, historically grounded practices.
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| Rationalism in Politics and Other Essays canonical | 4 |
| Rationalism in Politics | 1 |
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Target entity: Rationalism in Politics and Other Essays Context triple: [Michael Oakeshott, notableWork, Rationalism in Politics and Other Essays]
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Essays on Rationalism
Essays on Rationalism is a collection of theological and philosophical writings by Sara Coleridge that critically examines rationalist approaches to religion and faith.
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The Life of Reason
The Life of Reason is a multi-volume philosophical work by George Santayana that explores the role of rationality in human life, culture, and civilization.
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Freedom and Morality and Other Essays
Freedom and Morality and Other Essays is a collection of philosophical writings by A. J. Ayer that explores issues in ethics, free will, and the foundations of moral judgment.
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The Dictatorship of Reason in the West
The Dictatorship of Reason in the West is the subtitle of John Ralston Saul’s book "Voltaire’s Bastards," which critiques how Western societies have elevated rationalism and technocratic thinking above ethics, common sense, and democratic values.
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The Concept of the Political
The Concept of the Political is Carl Schmitt’s influential treatise that defines the political realm through the friend–enemy distinction and critiques liberalism’s attempt to depoliticize conflict.
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Target entity: Rationalism in Politics and Other Essays Target entity description: Rationalism in Politics and Other Essays is a collection of philosophical and political writings by Michael Oakeshott that critiques rationalist approaches to politics and defends traditional, historically grounded practices.
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A.
Essays on Rationalism
Essays on Rationalism is a collection of theological and philosophical writings by Sara Coleridge that critically examines rationalist approaches to religion and faith.
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B.
The Life of Reason
The Life of Reason is a multi-volume philosophical work by George Santayana that explores the role of rationality in human life, culture, and civilization.
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C.
Freedom and Morality and Other Essays
Freedom and Morality and Other Essays is a collection of philosophical writings by A. J. Ayer that explores issues in ethics, free will, and the foundations of moral judgment.
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D.
The Dictatorship of Reason in the West
The Dictatorship of Reason in the West is the subtitle of John Ralston Saul’s book "Voltaire’s Bastards," which critiques how Western societies have elevated rationalism and technocratic thinking above ethics, common sense, and democratic values.
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E.
The Concept of the Political
The Concept of the Political is Carl Schmitt’s influential treatise that defines the political realm through the friend–enemy distinction and critiques liberalism’s attempt to depoliticize conflict.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
book
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essay collection ⓘ |
| academicDiscipline |
philosophy of politics
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political science ⓘ |
| author | Michael Oakeshott ⓘ |
| centralClaim |
political activity is grounded in tradition and practical knowledge rather than abstract reason
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rationalist attempts to redesign society are inherently limited and often dangerous ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| genre |
essays
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philosophy ⓘ political philosophy ⓘ |
| hasEdition | expanded edition with additional essays ⓘ |
| hasPart |
Leviathan: A Myth
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On Being Conservative ⓘ Political Education ⓘ Rationalism in Politics ⓘ
linked to:
Rationalism in Politics and Other Essays
Religion and the World ⓘ The Masses in Representative Democracy ⓘ The Political Economy of Freedom ⓘ The Study of Politics in a University ⓘ The Tower of Babel ⓘ The Voice of Poetry in the Conversation of Mankind ⓘ Work and Play ⓘ |
| influenced |
Anglo-American conservatism
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conservative political theory ⓘ post-war political philosophy ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
British idealism
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Edmund Burke ⓘ Hegelian philosophy ⓘ Thomas Hobbes ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
conservatism
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epistemology ⓘ historicism ⓘ liberalism ⓘ modernity ⓘ political theory ⓘ rationalism in politics ⓘ tradition ⓘ |
| notableFor |
articulation of traditionalist conservatism
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concept of politics as a practical activity ⓘ critique of rationalist politics ⓘ distinction between technical and practical knowledge ⓘ |
| philosophicalStance |
critique of rationalism
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defense of tradition ⓘ skepticism about political planning ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1962 ⓘ |
| publisher | Methuen ⓘ |
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