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The Decline of Mercy in Public Life

About The Decline of Mercy in Public Life

This study explores why mercy, once prominent, is now rarely invoked in contemporary political discourse. Covering thought from Homer to the late Enlightenment, and including treatment of Buddhist, Islamic, and Eastern Orthodox traditions, this book will be valuable to students of political philosophy, political theory, and the philosophy of law.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781107661134
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 322
  • Published:
  • August 5, 2015
  • Dimensions:
  • 152x228x17 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 43 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: January 5, 2025

Description of The Decline of Mercy in Public Life

This study explores why mercy, once prominent, is now rarely invoked in contemporary political discourse. Covering thought from Homer to the late Enlightenment, and including treatment of Buddhist, Islamic, and Eastern Orthodox traditions, this book will be valuable to students of political philosophy, political theory, and the philosophy of law.

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