Flattering the demos : fiction and democratic education /

Flattering the demos : fiction and democratic education / edited by Marlene K. Sokolon and Travis D. Smith.

To understand the movements of democratic society one must appreciate fictional narratives and not depend on rationalistic argumentation and scientific analyses. This volume examines the lessons and effects of storytelling in democratic culture and political life, as it articulates our aspirations,...

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Online Access: Full Text (via ProQuest)
Other Authors: Sokolon, Marlene K. (Editor), Smith, Travis D., 1973- (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Lanham : Lexington Books, [2018]
Series:Politics, literature, & film.
Subjects:
Democracy > Study and teaching > Greece.
Democracy > Study and teaching > United States.
Political science > Greece > Philosophy.
Political science > United States > Philosophy.
Political science > Philosophy.
Democracy > Study and teaching.
Politics and literature.
Storytelling > Political aspects.
United States.
Greece.
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Summary:To understand the movements of democratic society one must appreciate fictional narratives and not depend on rationalistic argumentation and scientific analyses. This volume examines the lessons and effects of storytelling in democratic culture and political life, as it articulates our aspirations, communicates our fears, and criticizes our reality.
Physical Description:1 online resource (176 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781498578417
1498578411

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