Rationalism in Politics by Michael Oakeshott
And Other Essays
"Rationalism in Politics" is a collection of essays that critique the role of rationalism in politics, arguing that political decisions should be based on tradition and experience rather than abstract theories. The author asserts that rationalism, with its emphasis on premeditated, systematic approaches, often fails to acknowledge the complexity and unpredictability of human behavior and social dynamics. He emphasizes the importance of practical knowledge, acquired through experience, in political decision-making and criticizes the rationalist's disregard for such wisdom.
The 2079th greatest book of all time
Purchase from
Bookshop.org or
Amazon
- Published
- 1962
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 582
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
- No ratings yet
- Alternate Titles
- None
If you're interested in seeing the ranking details on this book go here
This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 12th on The 100 Best Non-Fiction Books of the Century (National Review)
- Best Books Listed for High School Students (William J. Bennett)