Political Philosophy in the Moment: Narratives of Freedom from Plato to Arendt

Book Details

• Publisher: Routledge

• Author: Jim Josefson

• Edition: 1

• Binding: Paperback

• ISBN: 9780367199166

• Pages: 192

• Languages: English

• Release Date: 09-05-2019

• Package Dimensions: 9.0 x 6.0 x 0.5 inches

About The Book
"Political Philosophy In the Moment" by Jim Josefson offers a unique exploration of political philosophy through the lens of storytelling. This engaging book presents the power of narrative in shaping our understanding of politics, framing our ability to experience the present "moment" in its fullest sense.

Through eleven thought-provoking short stories, Josefson delves into the history of political philosophy, beginning with the four primary traditions—Platonism, Aristotelianism, liberalism, and historicism—which promise truth but often restrict our sense of freedom in reality. The narrative then shifts to alternative viewpoints offered by thinkers such as Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, and Heidegger, whose ideas profoundly influenced the political philosophy of Hannah Arendt. In the final chapters, Josefson traces Arendt’s journey back to the "Moment," where true freedom lies in the ability to tell a complete and authentic story about the world’s beauty and horrors.

Accessible and engaging, this book is an ideal introduction to contemporary political thought, offering both students and general readers a captivating narrative that brings the greatest works of political philosophy to life. It’s a perfect read for anyone interested in understanding how philosophical narratives shape political thought and our lived experience in the present.