Max Lerner

This book was first published in 1938, and it was regarded as a tract for the times—an impression which its title and its note of tension reinforced. In this new edition the author extends the analysis to the events of the intervening years.

This work brings together Max Lemer's extended and enduring essays on Aristotle, Niccolb Machiavelli, Alexis de Tocqueville, John Stuart Mill, Thorstein Veblen, and Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. Combining biography and interpretation, Lerner insightfully examines a cluster of thinkers who helped shape his own influential work in political theory and civilizational analysis. Viewed collectively, these essays show Turner's method and mind at their best. Like Lerner himself, the "masters" were tough-minded realists philosophers who saw human experience in all of its variety as central to study. Less inclined to metaphysical speculation, they wrestled with the real concerns and circumstances of therr times but always within the larger context of ultimate meaning and consequence. Lerner eloquently introduces each philosopher and his work, but he also provides his own criticism and commentary. Complicated subjects are clearly presented, and cross-disciplinary analysis enhances the reader's sense of the whole. In his introduction, Robert Schmuhl discusses why Lerner was attracted to these particular thinkers and how they refined his approach to the human sciences. Schmuhl also traces the influence of these figures on Lemer's work. Magisterial Imagination will be of importance to philosophers, political theorists, and sociologists.

The Essential Works of John Stuart Mill is a comprehensive collection of the most influential writings of the 19th-century English philosopher and economist, John Stuart Mill. Edited by Max Lerner, this book includes Mill's most important works, including his famous treatise on liberty, On Liberty, as well as his seminal works on political economy, Utilitarianism, and The Subjection of Women. The book is organized thematically, with each section providing an in-depth analysis of Mill's ideas on topics such as individual freedom, social justice, and the role of government in society. Lerner's insightful introduction provides a helpful overview of Mill's life and philosophy, making this book an essential resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of political thought. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Americans for Democratic Action: Its Role in National Politics by Clifton Brock is a comprehensive study of the political organization known as Americans for Democratic Action (ADA). The ADA was founded in 1947 by a group of liberal activists who sought to promote progressive policies and ideals in American politics. The book traces the history of the ADA from its founding to the present day, examining its role in shaping national politics and influencing public policy. It explores the organization's key leaders and members, its strategies and tactics, and its successes and failures over the years. The author also analyzes the broader political landscape in which the ADA has operated, including the rise of conservatism in the 1960s and 1970s, the challenges of the civil rights and anti-war movements, and the impact of economic and social changes on American society. Overall, Americans for Democratic Action: Its Role in National Politics is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of progressive politics in the United States. It offers a detailed and insightful look at one of the most important political organizations of the past century and its ongoing efforts to promote democratic values and principles. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This work brings together Max Lemer's extended and enduring essays on Aristotle, Niccolb Machiavelli, Alexis de Tocqueville, John Stuart Mill, Thorstein Veblen, and Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. Combining biography and interpretation, Lerner insightfully examines a cluster of thinkers who helped shape his own influential work in political theory and civilizational analysis. Viewed collectively, these essays show Turner's method and mind at their best. Like Lerner himself, the "masters" were tough-minded realists—philosophers who saw human experience in all of its variety as central to study. Less inclined to metaphysical speculation, they wrestled with the real concerns and circumstances of therr times—but always within the larger context of ultimate meaning and consequence. Lerner eloquently introduces each philosopher and his work, but he also provides his own criticism and commentary. Complicated subjects are clearly presented, and cross-disciplinary analysis enhances the reader's sense of the whole. In his introduction, Robert Schmuhl discusses why Lerner was attracted to these particular thinkers and how they refined his approach to the human sciences. Schmuhl also traces the influence of these figures on Lemer's work. Magisterial Imagination will be of importance to philosophers, political theorists, and sociologists.

This book was first published in 1938, and it was regarded as a tract for the times—an impression which its title and its note of tension reinforced. In this new edition the author extends the analysis to the events of the intervening years.

This book aims to ask questions about the assumptions on which Third World policies have been founded. It explores the realistic possibilities for U. S. policy and considers the major economic and political shifts that affected the less-developed countries and U. S. from 1972 to 1978.

This book aims to ask questions about the assumptions on which Third World policies have been founded. It explores the realistic possibilities for U. S. policy and considers the major economic and political shifts that affected the less-developed countries and U. S. from 1972 to 1978.