Trousson, Raymond / Vercruysse, Jeroom (dir.), Dictionnaire general de Voltaire. (Champion classiques, references et dictionnaires 18) 1272 p. 2020:10 (Champion, FR) <670-9>
ISBN 978-2-38096-016-7 paper ¥7,064.- (税込) EUR 38.00

C.シュミットの盛衰－伝記　第2版
Mehring, Reinhard, Carl Schmitt: Aufstieg und Fall. Eine Biographie. 2., ueberarb. aktual. u. gekuerzte Aufl. 752 S. 2022 (Beck, GW) <670-968>
ISBN 978-3-406-78563-4 hard ¥8,945.- (税込) EUR 38.00 *

Reinhard Mehring hat 2009 die grundlegende Biografie Carl Schmitts vorgelegt, der bis heute neben Martin Heidegger und Max Weber der weltweit am meisten rezipierte deutsche Denker des 20. Jahrhunderts ist. Ein meisterhaftes Buch ueber eine geradezu Shakespeare’sche Gestalt im Zentrum der deutschen Katastrophe. Nun liegt das Werk in einer grundlegend ueberarbeiteten und aktualisierten Neuausgabe vor. Ein "weisser Rabe" ? so hat Carl Schmitt sich selbst gern wahrgenommen. Der neidbeladene junge Mann aus einfachen Verhaeltnissen bahnt sich dank seiner brillanten Faehigkeiten den Weg bis an die Spitze der deutschen Rechtswissenschaft ? und wird doch nie heimisch im Establishment der Gelehrten und Geachteten. Waehrend er in seinen Schriften den liberalen Rechtsstaat als Verfassungsfassade demontiert und die Legitimitaet der Diktatur auslotet, jagen ihn Daemonen: sein wilder Antisemitismus, eine selbstzerstoererische Sucht nach Sexualitaet, das tiefsitzende Ressentiment gegen die Selbstgefaelligkeit jeder buergerlichen Existenz. So ist er disponiert, als die Nationalsozialisten die Macht ergreifen. Er bricht mit seinen juedischen Freunden, haelt Adolf Hitler juristisch den Steigbuegel und "verstrickt" sich tief. Doch schon 1936 kommt er durch Intrigen zu Fall. Nach dem Krieg lebt er zurueckgezogen in seiner sauerlaendischen Heimat und wird zu einer diskreten Schluesselfigur der intellektuellen Szene. Seine radikalen Theorien ueber Freund und Feind, Legalitaet und Legitimitaet, den Begriff des Politischen werden in alle wichtigen Weltsprachen uebersetzt und von erzkatholischen Konservativen gleichermassen intensiv gelesen wie von den kommunistischen Revolutionaeren der Dritten Welt.

Laks, Andre, Beyond the Republic: An Essay on Plato's Laws. 248 pp. 2022:6 (Princeton U. Pr., US) <670-68>
ISBN 978-0-691-23313-0 hard ¥7,546.- (税込) US$ 35.00 *

An argument for why Plato's Laws can be considered his most important political dialogueIn Plato's Second Republic, Andre Laks argues that the Laws, Plato's last and longest dialogue, is also his most important political work, surpassing the Republic in historical relevance. Laks offers a thorough reappraisal of this less renowned text, and examines how it provides a critical foundation for the principles of lawmaking. In doing so, he makes clear the tremendous impact the Laws had not only on political philosophy, but also on modern political history.Laks shows how the four central ideas in the Laws-the corruptibility of unchecked power, the rule of law, a "middle" constitution, and the political necessity of legislative preambles-are articulated within an intricate and masterful literary architecture. He reveals how the work develops a theological conception of law anchored in political ideas about a god, divine reason, that is the measure of political order. Laks's reading opens a complex analysis of the relationships between rulers and citizens; their roles in a political system; the power of reason and persuasion, as opposed to force, in commanding obedience; and the place of freedom.Plato's Second Republic presents a sophisticated reevaluation of a philosophical work that has exerted an enormous if often hidden influence even into the present day.

Lamb, Michael, A Commonwealth of Hope: Augustine's Political Thought. 384 pp. 2022:8 (Princeton U. Pr., US) <670-70>
ISBN 978-0-691-22633-0 hard ¥8,613.- (税込) US$ 39.95 *

A bold new interpretation of Augustine's virtue of hope and its place in political lifeWhen it comes to politics, Augustine of Hippo is renowned as one of history's great pessimists, with his sights set firmly on the heavenly city rather than the public square. Many have enlisted him to chasten political hopes, highlighting the realities of evil and encouraging citizens instead to cast their hopes on heaven. A Commonwealth of Hope challenges prevailing interpretations of Augustinian pessimism, offering a new vision of his political thought that can also help today's citizens sustain hope in the face of despair.Amid rising inequality, injustice, and political division, many citizens wonder what to hope for in politics and whether it is possible to forge common hopes in a deeply polarized society. Michael Lamb takes up this challenge, offering the first in-depth analysis of Augustine's virtue of hope and its profound implications for political life. He draws on a wide range of Augustine's writings-including neglected sermons, letters, and treatises-and integrates insights from political theory, religious studies, theology, and philosophy. Lamb shows how diverse citizens, both religious and secular, can unite around common hopes for the commonwealth.Recovering this understudied virtue and situating Augustine within his political, rhetorical, and religious contexts, A Commonwealth of Hope reveals how Augustine's virtue of hope can help us resist the politics of presumption and despair and confront the challenges of our time.

Wolloch, Nathaniel, Moderate and Radical Liberalism: The Enlightenment Sources of Liberal Thought. (History of European Political and Constitutional Thought 8) 950 pp. 2022:3 (Brill, NE) <670-48>
ISBN 978-90-04-50803-3 hard ¥46,844.- (税込) EUR 199.00

This book provides a new reading of one of the most significant chapters in the history of social and political thought - the transition from the late Enlightenment to early liberalism. In contrast with prevailing interpretations of the emergence of liberalism, which emphasize the conservative liberal reaction of the nineteenth century, it presents a more optimistic depiction of how formerly radical principles of the Enlightenment were eventually adopted by the mainstream of moderate early liberalism. To substantiate this innovative interpretation the book provides a detailed history of late Enlightenment and early liberal social and political thought on both sides of the Atlantic.

A.スミス再考－歴史、自由、近代政治の基礎
Sagar, Paul, Adam Smith Reconsidered: History, Liberty, and the Foundations of Modern Politics. 248 pp. 2022:3 (Princeton U. Pr., US) <670-45>
ISBN 978-0-691-21083-4 hard ¥8,408.- (税込) US$ 39.00 *

A radical reinterpretation of Adam Smith that challenges economists, moral philosophers, political theorists, and intellectual historians to rethink him-and why he mattersAdam Smith has long been recognized as the father of modern economics. More recently, scholars have emphasized his standing as a moral philosopher-one who was prepared to critique markets as well as to praise them. But Smith's contributions to political theory are still underappreciated and relatively neglected. In this bold, revisionary book, Paul Sagar argues that not only have the fundamentals of Smith's political thought been widely misunderstood, but that once we understand them correctly, our estimations of Smith as economist and as moral philosopher must radically change.Rather than seeing Smith either as the prophet of the free market, or as a moralist who thought the dangers of commerce lay primarily in the corrupting effects of trade, Sagar shows why Smith is more thoroughly a political thinker who made major contributions to the history of political thought. Smith, Sagar argues, saw war, not commerce, as the engine of political change and he was centrally concerned with the political, not moral, dimensions of-and threats to-commercial societies. In this light, the true contours and power of Smith's foundational contributions to western political thought emerge as never before.Offering major reinterpretations of Smith's political, moral, and economic ideas, Adam Smith Reconsidered seeks to revolutionize how he is understood. In doing so, it recovers Smith's original way of doing political theory, one rooted in the importance of history and the necessity of maintaining a realist sensibility, and from which we still have much to learn.

J.S.ミルの道徳的・政治的ビジョン
DiIulio, John Peter, Completely Free: The Moral and Political Vision of John Stuart Mill. 328 pp. 2022:5 (Princeton U. Pr., US) <670-31>
ISBN 978-0-691-21122-0 hard ¥9,702.- (税込) US$ 45.00 *

An original, unified reconstruction of Mill's moral and political philosophy-one that finally reveals its consistency and full powerFew thinkers have been as influential as John Stuart Mill, whose philosophy has arguably defined Utilitarian ethics and modern liberalism. But fewer still have been subject to as much criticism for perceived ambiguities and inconsistencies. In Completely Free, John Peter DiIulio offers an ambitious and comprehensive new reading that explains how Mill's ethical, moral, and political ideas are all part of a unified, coherent, and powerful philosophy.Almost every aspect of Mill's practical philosophy has been charged with contradictions, illogic, or incoherence. Most notoriously, Mill claims an absolute commitment both to promoting societal happiness and to defending individual liberty-a commitment that many critics believe must ultimately devolve into an either/or. DiIulio resolves these and other problems by reconsidering and reconstructing the key components of Mill's practical thought: his theories of happiness, morality, liberty, and freedom. Casting new light on old texts, DiIulio argues that Mill's Utilitarianism and liberalism are not only compatible but philosophically wedded, that his theories naturally emanate from one another, and that the vast majority of interpretive mysteries surrounding Mill can be readily demystified. In a manner at once sympathetic and critical, DiIulio seeks to present Mill in his most lucid and potent form.From the higher pleasures and moral impartiality to free speech and nondomination, Completely Free provides an unmatched account of the unity and power of Mill's enduring moral and political thought.

Dauphin, Thibaut, Le comparatisme dans l'oeuvre politique de Voltaire. (Pensee politique) 493 p. 2021:10 (L'Harmattan, FR) <670-30>
ISBN 978-2-343-24467-9 paper ¥9,886.- (税込) EUR 42.00

Saignes, Anna, La pensee politique de l'anti-utopie. (Histoire culturelle de l'Europe 15) 304 p. 2021:4 (Champion, FR) <670-1568>
ISBN 978-2-7453-5457-0 paper ¥12,947.- (税込) EUR 55.00

Sallust, How to Stop a Conspiracy: An Ancient Guide to Saving a Republic. Tr. & intro. by J. Osgood. (Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers) 240 pp. 2022:3 (Princeton U. Pr., US) <670-1569>
ISBN 978-0-691-21236-4 hard ¥3,654.- (税込) US$ 16.95 *

An energetic new translation of an ancient Roman masterpiece about a failed coup led by a corrupt and charismatic politicianIn 63 BC, frustrated by his failure to be elected leader of the Roman Republic, the aristocrat Catiline tried to topple its elected government. Backed by corrupt elites and poor, alienated Romans, he fled Rome while his associates plotted to burn the city and murder its leading politicians. The attempted coup culminated with the unmasking of the conspirators in the Senate, a stormy debate that led to their execution, and the defeat of Catiline and his legions in battle. In How to Stop a Conspiracy, Josiah Osgood presents a brisk, modern new translation of the definitive account of these events, Sallust's The War with Catiline-a brief, powerful book that has influenced how generations of readers, including America's founders, have thought about coups and political conspiracies.In a taut, jaw-dropping narrative, Sallust pleasurably combines juicy details about Catiline and his louche associates with highly quotable moral judgments and a wrenching description of the widespread social misery they exploited. Along the way, we get unforgettable portraits of the bitter and haunted Catiline, who was sympathetic to the plight of Romans yet willing to destroy Rome; his archenemy Cicero, who thwarts the conspiracy; and Julius Caesar, who defends the conspirators and is accused of being one of them.Complete with an introduction that discusses how The War with Catiline has shaped and continues to shape our understanding of how republics live and die, and featuring the original Latin on facing pages, this volume makes Sallust's gripping history more accessible than ever before.

Scotti Muth, Nicoletta / Schwaabe, Christian (eds.), Representation and Truth: Approaches to Eric Voegelin's Political Philosophy. (Eric Voegelin Studies: Yearbook 1) 250 S. 2022:4 (W. Fink, GW) <670-1570>
ISBN 978-3-7705-6655-6 hard ¥30,366.- (税込) EUR 129.00

The first volume of this new yearbook focuses on Eric Voegelin’s 1952 paper “New Science of Politics”, its significance and enduring relevance. Eric Voegelin’s “New Science of Politics” is today considered a classic of recent political philosophy, albeit a controversial one. As soon as it was published, the book caused a sensation, especially because of its relatively sharp criticism of the normative foundations of Western modernity. In doing so, Voegelin places the question of the ambiguity of the concept of representation and its claim to truth at the center of his reflections. The contributions to this volume aim to shed light on how fruitful and topical this perspective still is today from various perspectives. The contributions come from authors of different disciplines, including political science, philosophy, and sociology. In addition to a classification of the “New Science of Politics” in Voegelin’s oeuvre as a whole, the volume primarily inquires into the systematically interesting points of contact, which are also of interest beyond Voegelin’s reception.

Waller, Bruce N., The Deep Roots of American Neoliberalism: A Cultural, Economic, and Philosophical History. 180 pp. 2022:4 (Routledge, UK) <670-1571>
ISBN 978-1-03-225719-8 hard ¥38,461.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-225715-0 paper ¥10,538.- (税込) GB￡ 36.99 *

Focusing on why neoliberalism gained such a unique strong hold in the United States, philosopher Bruce N. Waller in this book traces the source back to the country's origins and the entwined core values of the nation's Founding Fathers. Their extreme commitment to private property rights (as evinced in a unanimous vote for the Constitution's Fugitive Slave Clause), an aversion to widespread democracy, and a deep belief in the uniquely just nature of their new country together created the ideal conditions for neoliberalism's growth and success. Waller also provides a clear analysis of the moral and psychological conditions so hospitable to neoliberalism, including the compatibility of a faith in the "invisible hand" of the free market with the widespread belief - which remains prevalent in the United States - that the world is just and people generally get what they deserve. Waller examines how the ideal of moral responsibility in the United States provides the core belief that holds in place the basic principles of American neoliberalism. The book ends by shedding light on the deleterious effects of neoliberalism and shows that its replacement requires not only the amelioration of enormous inequity in wealth, but also the opportunity for all citizens to exercise autonomy, control, and critical thought in their lives and workplaces. Key Features Traces neoliberal values deep into American history and culture Uses empirical psychological research to explain the broad appeal of neoliberalism Describes the strong interconnected neoliberal value system of belief in a just world, personal responsibility, and radical individualism, and their combined influence on American culture Examines the influence of neoliberal values on the American criminal justice and educational systems

O.ザンズ著　トクヴィルの生涯
Zunz, Olivier, The Man Who Understood Democracy: The Life of Alexis de Tocqueville. 472 pp. 2022:6 (Princeton U. Pr., US) <670-1573>
ISBN 978-0-691-17397-9 hard ¥7,546.- (税込) US$ 35.00 *

Mahapatra, Debidatta Aurobinda / Grego, Richard, Sensual Austerity and Moral Leadership: Cross-Cultural Perspectives from Plato, Confucius, and Gandhi on Building a Peaceful Society. 182 pp. 2021:12 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <670-139>
ISBN 978-3-030-89150-3 hard ¥21,182.- (税込) EUR 89.99

This book examines the link between sensual austerity and moral leadership-a topic largely neglected in contemporary academic scholarship and public policy-by exploring the comparative cross-cultural perspectives of Plato, Confucius, and Gandhi, on this theme. Despite the diverse cultural contexts that gave rise to their respective philosophical perspectives, they shared similar views on what might constitute a universal and perennial basis for individual moral development in any harmonious political order. They all agreed that sensual austerity is necessary for the realization of a flourishing society and political culture: recognizing that control over sensual desire is both a vehicle for individual moral self-cultivation and social-political progress. Sensual austerity is thus an essential aspect of any morally governed person, institution, state, or society. The book also argues that further examination of this theme may assist scholars and policymakers in developing more peaceful and harmonious national and global communities.

Fogou, Anatole, Penser l'effectivite...: etudes de philosophie politique hegelienne. 170 p. 2021:9 (L'Harmattan, FR) <670-121>
ISBN 978-2-343-24064-0 paper ¥4,354.- (税込) EUR 18.50

Consani, Cristina Foroni / Klein, Joel T. et al. (eds.), Cosmopolitanism: From the Kantian Legacy to Contemporary Approaches. (Beitraege zur Politischen Wissenschaft 198) 328 S. 2021:11 (Duncker, GW) <670-111>
ISBN 978-3-428-18460-6 paper ¥21,161.- (税込) EUR 89.90 *

This book investigates several dimensions of the concept of cosmopolitanism since Kant. The first of these dimensions is a world vision that considers the construction of a ≫cosmopolitan self≪ as a question of justice. The second is the idea that a local political-legal order is fully democratic only if it respects the environment and the human rights of all people of the world, regardless of their citizenship. The third dimension concerns the practice of crossborder associations between individuals, institutionalized or not (cosmopolitics, as Balibar called it). The fourth considers individuals as subjects of international law, as in the case of individual petitions concerning human rights through the European Court of Human Rights and individual responsibility in international criminal law. Finally, the fifth dimension is a form of ecological consciousness based on the relationship between the self and the cosmos, which would imply a profound revision of modern anthropocentric concepts.

Boutaghou, Maya, Ernest Renan: Qu'est-ce qu'une nation? (1882): Edition critique et commentaires. (Textes critiques francais 3) 230 p. 2020:11 (Champion, FR) <670-104>
ISBN 978-2-7453-5407-5 paper ¥9,180.- (税込) EUR 39.00 *