Sins Of The Parents: Politics Of National Apologies In The U.S.Temple University Press, 03.09.2009 - 256 Seiten Debates have swirled around the question of national forgiveness for the past fifty years. Using two examples—the land claims of the Oneida Indians and the claims for reparations to Japanese Americans interned during World War II—Brian Weiner suggests a way of thinking about national misdeeds. Arguing beyond collective "innocence" or "guilt," Sins of the Parents offers a model of collective responsibility to deal with past wrongs in such a way as to reinvigorate our notion of citizenship. Drawing upon the writings of Abraham Lincoln and Hannah Arendt, Weiner offers a definition of political responsibility that at once defines citizenship and sidesteps the familial, racial, and ethnic questions that often ensnare debates about national apologies. An original contribution to political theory and practice, Sins of the Parents will become a much discussed contribution in the debate about what it is to be an American. |
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... humanity , and a vast reservoir of reading suggestions . Rogin , whose death has left a deep hole in the field of American political thought , was an inspiring although at times humbling mentor . His mind worked so quickly , and his ...
... humanity , and a vast reservoir of reading suggestions . Rogin , whose death has left a deep hole in the field of American political thought , was an inspiring although at times humbling mentor . His mind worked so quickly , and his ...
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... in this world rather than in the afterworld and would call for the judgment of human beings rather than relying / en / God's judgment . Unlike the therapeutic approach , a political framework would necessitate a public Introduction 13.
... in this world rather than in the afterworld and would call for the judgment of human beings rather than relying / en / God's judgment . Unlike the therapeutic approach , a political framework would necessitate a public Introduction 13.
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... human capabilities of speech and judgment , we create a collective capable of responding to the concerns of the diverse individuals who comprise the polity . The political framework pro- posed here , then , is best for addressing past ...
... human capabilities of speech and judgment , we create a collective capable of responding to the concerns of the diverse individuals who comprise the polity . The political framework pro- posed here , then , is best for addressing past ...
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... human remains and sacred objects . 44 The second case entails the United States ' long history of slav- ery followed by legal segregation.45 Calls to make amends for this history of oppression speak not only to the uncompensated labor ...
... human remains and sacred objects . 44 The second case entails the United States ' long history of slav- ery followed by legal segregation.45 Calls to make amends for this history of oppression speak not only to the uncompensated labor ...
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... human beings remember past deeds through moral lenses — that the present generation should judge past and present events , and by doing so , actively relate past to present rather than leaving the past behind.64 The legal framework ...
... human beings remember past deeds through moral lenses — that the present generation should judge past and present events , and by doing so , actively relate past to present rather than leaving the past behind.64 The legal framework ...
Inhalt
1 | |
26 | |
The Civil Liberties Act of 1988 | 47 |
3 The Birth and Death of Political Memories | 84 |
4 The Political Responsibilities of Citizens | 113 |
5 The Political Promise and Limitations of National Apologies | 138 |
Citizenship in the Shadows of Misdeeds | 174 |
Notes | 189 |
Bibliography | 225 |
Index | 239 |
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Sins Of The Parents: Politics Of National Apologies In The U.S. Brian Weiner Eingeschränkte Leseprobe - 2009 |
Sins Of The Parents: Politics Of National Apologies In The U.S. Brian Weiner Keine Leseprobe verfügbar - 2005 |
Sins Of The Parents: Politics Of National Apologies In The U.S. Brian Weiner Keine Leseprobe verfügbar - 2005 |
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