Appearances of Ethos in Political Thought

The Dimension of Practical Reason

Sophia Hatzisavvidou author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Rowman & Littlefield International

Published:3rd Aug '16

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What sort of ethos does democratic politics demand? While many political thinkers argue that democratic ethics should shape political judgments, the concept of ethos remains underdeveloped. Appearances of Ethos responds to this gap in three ways. It begins by identifying the contours of the concept as it has appeared in political thought. Then drawing on ancient philosophers such as Heraclitus and Protagoras, and contemporary thinkers such as Heidegger, it makes the case for a world-affirming ethos that can animate individual and collective political action. The book then develops an original interpretation of the ancient concept of metis– the skill and craft of practical political reasoning – showing how this is a vital part of contemporary democratic political action. Such resourcefulness, the book argues, is essential for anyone who – faced by contemporary political, social, and environmental challenges – seeks to create possibilities for action in the name of a more just and equitable life.

With its sophisticated re-conceptualisation of ethos as a mode of dwelling in the world and the role it plays in generating social and political change, Sophia Hatzisavvidou’s Appearances of Ethos in Political Thought is an indispensable original contribution to the debates surrounding democracy, agonism, and new forms of radical politics. -- David S. Moon, Lecturer in Politics, University of Bath

ISBN: 9781783483129

Dimensions: 235mm x 160mm x 19mm

Weight: 449g

180 pages