Publisher's Synopsis
In this volume, some leading political and constitutional theorists come together to debate Michael Sandel's thesis that the United States is in the the grip of a flawed public philosophy - "procedural liberalism". Beginning with an stage-setting introduction by Ronald Beiner, and ending with a reply by Michael Sandel. Sandel's liberal and feminist critics square off with his communitarian and civic republican sympathizers in a lively and wide-ranging discussion spanning constitutional law, culture, and political economy. Practical, topical issues of immigration, gay marriage, federalism, adoption, abortion, corporate speech, militias, and economic disparity are debated alongside theories of civic virtue, citizenship, identity, and community.
