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2016 witnessed an unprecedented shock to political elites in both Europe and America. Populism was on the march, fueled by a substantial ignorance of, or contempt for, the norms, practices, and institutions of liberal democracy. It is not surprising that observers on the left and right have called for renewed efforts at civic education. For liberal democracy to survive, they argue, a form of political education aimed at the people is clearly imperative.In Teachers of the People, Dana Villa takes us back to the moment in history when the people first appeared on the stage of modern European politics. That momentthe era just before and after the French Revolutionled many major thinkers to celebrate the dawning of a new epoch. Yet these same thinkers also worried intensely about the peoples seemingly evident lack of political knowledge, experience, and judgment. Focusing on Rousseau, Hegel, Tocqueville, and Mill, Villa shows how reformist and progressive sentiments were often undercut by skepticism concerning the political capacity of ordinary people. They therefore felt that the people needed to be restrained, educated, and guidedby laws and institutions and a skilled political elite. The result, Villa argues, was less the taming of democracys wilder impulses than a pervasive paternalism culminating in new forms of the tutorial state.Ironically, it is the reliance upon the distinction between teachers and taught in the work of these theorists which generates civic passivity and ignorance. And this, in turn, creates conditions favorable to the emergence of an undemocratic and illiberal populism.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Teachers of the People'? A: 'Teachers of the People' explores the concept of political education and the role of ordinary people in a democracy through the lens of major political thinkers like Rousseau, Hegel, Tocqueville, and Mill.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Teachers of the People' is Dana Villa.
- Q: When was 'Teachers of the People' published? A: 'Teachers of the People' was published on February 21, 2019.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does 'Teachers of the People' have? A: 'Teachers of the People' contains 376 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Teachers of the People' is in new condition.
- Q: What topics does this book cover? A: The book covers topics related to political education, civic responsibility, and the critique of populism in the context of liberal democracy.
- Q: Is there a specific historical period discussed in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses the period before and after the French Revolution, focusing on how political thought evolved during that time.
- Q: What are the key arguments presented by Dana Villa? A: Dana Villa argues that the reliance on a distinction between 'teachers' and 'taught' in political theory can lead to civic passivity and contribute to undemocratic populism.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in political science? A: Yes, 'Teachers of the People' is suitable for readers interested in political science, civic education, and the historical evolution of democratic thought.