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Reasoned Politics
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Series: Reason and Compassion
PhilosophyGeneral Political Science
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ISBN13: 9798790853319
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Feb 25 2022
Pages: 326
Weight: 1.06
Height: 0.73 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Feb 25 2022
Pages: 326
Weight: 1.06
Height: 0.73 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
How can we do politics better? In Reasoned Politics, Magnus Vinding lays out a path toward politics based on ethical reasoning and empirical evidence. He argues that a better approach to politics is both conceivable and realistic. Modern discoveries in political psychology hint at new, improved norms for political discourse and cooperation, while also pointing to concrete ways in which such improvements can gradually be realized. Having outlined a general framework for reasoned politics, Vinding proceeds to apply this framework to real-world policy issues. Based on an ethical foundation that takes the suffering of all sentient beings into account, he explores various lines of evidence to infer which policies seem most helpful for alleviating severe suffering. We missed it, now we have it. The Magnum Opus for a Reasoned Politics for all, humans and animals alike. I heartily recommend it to anyone who is interested in a rational approach to politics.
- Sabine Brels, international animal lawyer, author of Le droit du bien-être animal dans le monde Vinding's book illuminates the moral and empirical thinking that should guide our politics. It is clear, compelling, and urgently needed. I know of no other book like it. Political theorists should take a break from what they are doing and read Reasoned Politics.
- Jamie Mayerfeld, professor of political science at the University of Washington, author of Suffering and Moral Responsibility and The Promise of Human Rights In a time of heated political debate, Magnus Vinding provides a strong case for pursuing reason in politics, while cautioning us about the dangers of giving up on it. Vinding practices what he preaches - the book engages with relevant research from different areas to make its case in a reasoned way. It combines a wide-ranging view with topical applications. Even if not agreeing on every topic, the reader will come out enlightened.
- Tiago Ribeiro Dos Santos, author of Why Not Parliamentarism? A compelling case for a new kind of politics. Politics shouldn't be conducted in the interests of any one ethnic group or species, but instead to promote the interests of all sentient beings. The text combines a masterly command of the academic literature with a minimum of scholarly clutter. Vinding's plea for an alliance of reason and compassion deserves the widest possible audience. Highly recommended.
- David Pearce, author of The Hedonistic Imperative and Can Biotechnology Abolish Suffering? Magnus Vinding's extensively researched and lucidly written work is a welcome antidote to the bold claims and strong opinions that permeate politics and activism. He carefully proposes aims and approaches that may inch us towards a world with less intense suffering of all sentient beings, based on empirical findings from sociology, psychology and other fields. A must-read for any changemaker concerned about how to reduce suffering over the long term.
- Jonathan Leighton, founder of the Organisation for the Prevention of Intense Suffering, author of The Battle for Compassion: Ethics in an Apathetic Universe
- Jamie Mayerfeld, professor of political science at the University of Washington, author of Suffering and Moral Responsibility and The Promise of Human Rights In a time of heated political debate, Magnus Vinding provides a strong case for pursuing reason in politics, while cautioning us about the dangers of giving up on it. Vinding practices what he preaches - the book engages with relevant research from different areas to make its case in a reasoned way. It combines a wide-ranging view with topical applications. Even if not agreeing on every topic, the reader will come out enlightened.
- Tiago Ribeiro Dos Santos, author of Why Not Parliamentarism? A compelling case for a new kind of politics. Politics shouldn't be conducted in the interests of any one ethnic group or species, but instead to promote the interests of all sentient beings. The text combines a masterly command of the academic literature with a minimum of scholarly clutter. Vinding's plea for an alliance of reason and compassion deserves the widest possible audience. Highly recommended.
- David Pearce, author of The Hedonistic Imperative and Can Biotechnology Abolish Suffering? Magnus Vinding's extensively researched and lucidly written work is a welcome antidote to the bold claims and strong opinions that permeate politics and activism. He carefully proposes aims and approaches that may inch us towards a world with less intense suffering of all sentient beings, based on empirical findings from sociology, psychology and other fields. A must-read for any changemaker concerned about how to reduce suffering over the long term.
- Jonathan Leighton, founder of the Organisation for the Prevention of Intense Suffering, author of The Battle for Compassion: Ethics in an Apathetic Universe
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