Emerson and the Inhibitions of Democracy

The works of Ralph Waldo Emerson are examined. Political expressions seem to have been a major part of his writing on democracy. While Emerson never claimed to have the secret for public or private success, his ideas on solitude and moral law are both democratic and redeeming.

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Published in:	Political theory 1990-11, Vol.18 (4), p.601-614
Main Author:	Shklar, Judith N.
Format:	Article
Language:	eng
Subjects:	19th century America: The Democratic Self and the Democratic Order Analysis Attitudes Beliefs, opinions and attitudes Democracy Emerson Emerson, Ralph Waldo (1803-1882) Heroes Historical studies (History of philosophy. History of ideas) Honesty Irony Literary criticism Morality Philosophers Philosophy Political parties Political philosophy Political science Politics Ralph Waldo emerson Self criticism Self reliance Skepticism USA
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