This book presents a novel interpretation of John Dewey’s political thought as a form of radical liberalism. In the course of the argument, Dewey’s political views are compared to similar ideas put forward by Karl Polanyi, Karl Mannheim, and Bertrand Russell. As a result, the book offers an accessible introduction to Dewey's political philosophy in a rewarding reading for both specialists and newcomers.
Maciej Kassner, Ph.D. (2014), University of Warsaw, is a political scientist working at the crossroads of political philosophy and the history of ideas. His interests include American pragmatism, non-Marxist socialism, and the thought of Karl Polanyi.
The book is of immediate interest to academics specializing in pragmatism or political philosophy, as well as to university libraries.