The Monarchy of Fear: A Philosopher Looks at Our Political Crisis

From one of the world's most celebrated moral philosophers, Martha C. Nussbaum, The Monarchy of Fear is a thorough examination of the current American political crisis and a roadmap to mend a divided country. The author argues that the political is inherently emotional, with globalization fueling feelings of powerlessness that can manifest as blame directed at immigrants, Muslims, other races, and cultural elites. Drawing on historical and contemporary examples, from classical Athens to the musical Hamilton, the book analyzes how fear and resentment shape politics across the spectrum and offers ideas for moving forward. The work spans 274 pagina's and is available in a reprint edition of paperback format.

Nussbaum highlights how partisanship, divisive rhetoric, and failed dialogue hinder national discourse, while insisting that understanding emotions is essential to addressing political polarization. The analysis emphasizes that blame politics—though evident in various movements—appears across the left and right, not confined to any single side.

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• Auteur: Martha C. Nussbaum, filosoof en menswetenschapper
• Thema: emotionele basis van politiek en polarisatie
• Voorbeelden: van Athene tot Hamilton, historisch en hedendaags
• Boodschap: weg vooruit vereist begrip van gevoelens
• Omvang: 274 pagina’s, editie Reprint, paperback