The Political Philosophy of Fénelon

The Political Philosophy of Fénelon

FÃ©nelon was a nuanced and influential diagnostician of the ills of European society, one who carefully analysed phenomena as wide-ranging and complex as egocentrism, authoritarianism, and imperialism. Despite his influence there has been to date no interpretive monograph in English devoted specifically to his thought. Ryan Patrick Hanley aims to correct this oversight, providing the first book-length interpretative study of FÃ©nelon's writings to appear in English.

A companion volume to Hanley's comprehensive English translation of FÃ©nelon's moral and political writings, this book focuses on FÃ©nelon's political thought as a method of understanding his impact on areas ranging from economics and statecraft to religion and literature. Hanley begins by reconstructing FÃ©nelon's political ideas for those who may be encountering his work directly or at length for the first time. He then articulates the connections between FÃ©nelon's political thought and several other fields to which he made significant and long-recognized contributions, including not only philosophy and political science, but also economics, education, literature, theology, and spirituality. Building from this foundation, Hanley constructs a new understanding and appreciation of FÃ©nelon's political thought and its significance. He argues that FÃ©nelon is better understood as a moderate and modern thinker rather than as a radical or reactionary, and that FÃ©nelon deserves to be seen not merely as a political thinker but as a political philosopher, one whose work has direct relevance to our political world today.
Country USA
Brand Oxford University Press
Manufacturer Oxford University Press
Binding Hardcover
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780190079635
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Oxford University Press
Manufacturer	Oxford University Press
Binding	Hardcover
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780190079635
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00