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Herder and Enlightenment Politics provides a comprehensive analysis of Johann Gottfried Herder’s political philosophy within the context of 18th-century Enlightenment thought. Eva Piirimäe demonstrates how Herder challenged prevailing rationalist approaches to politics and ethics by emphasizing the importance of language, culture, and historical development in shaping political communities.
The book traces Herder’s intellectual development and his critiques of French Enlightenment universalism, arguing that his work laid the foundation for modern nationalism and cultural pluralism. Piirimäe examines how Herder’s theories on national character, linguistic diversity, and the organic development of societies influenced subsequent European political thought.
As part of the Ideas in Context series, this volume contextualizes Herder’s contributions within broader Enlightenment debates about reason, progress, and political legitimacy. It appeals to scholars of political philosophy, intellectual history, and Enlightenment studies.
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