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Irving Babbitt was a leader of the intellectual movement called American Humanism, or the New Humanism, and a distinguished professor of French literature at Harvard. Democracy and Leadership, first published in 1924, is his only directly political book, and in it he applies the principles of humanism to the civil social order.Babbitt offers a compelling critique of unchecked majoritarianism and addresses the great problem of how to discover leaders with standards.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Democracy and Leadership'? A: The main theme of 'Democracy and Leadership' is the application of humanist principles to the political landscape, specifically addressing the challenges of majoritarianism and the search for ethical leaders.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Democracy and Leadership'? A: The author of 'Democracy and Leadership' is Irving Babbitt, a prominent figure in the American Humanism movement and a professor of French literature at Harvard.
- Q: When was 'Democracy and Leadership' first published? A: 'Democracy and Leadership' was first published in 1924.
- Q: What type of binding is available for this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, which is currently offered at the paperback price.
- Q: How many pages does 'Democracy and Leadership' have? A: 'Democracy and Leadership' contains 392 pages.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of 'Democracy and Leadership' available? A: Yes, the book is available in a Later Printing edition.
- Q: What is the publication date of the latest edition of the book? A: The latest edition of 'Democracy and Leadership' was published on July 1, 1979.
- Q: What are the key critiques presented in the book? A: In the book, Babbitt critiques the dangers of unchecked majoritarianism and discusses how to identify leaders who adhere to ethical standards.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in political philosophy? A: 'Democracy and Leadership' is highly suitable for readers interested in political philosophy, particularly those exploring the intersection of humanism and politics.
- Q: Can I find this book in different formats? A: Currently, 'Democracy and Leadership' is available in hardcover format, with the hardcover price matching that of the paperback.