Michael Walzer, one of America’s foremost political thinkers, served as editor of the political journal Dissent for more than three decades. He has written about a wide variety of topics in political theory and moral philosophy.
“At a time when too many well-motivated leftists are trapped in
what Michael Walzer characterizes as a complacent 'default
position,' his case for leftist foreign-policy activism, buttressed
by serious inquiry into a practical program of action, represents a
significant accomplishment.”—David Goldfischer, Korbel School of
International Studies, University of Denver
"Michael Walzer addresses an urgent issue that has not received the
attention it deserves—the complex attitudes of American left-wing
intellectuals toward American foreign policy in particular and
American engagement with international affairs in general. He
is unafraid to criticize the American left for parochialism,
insularity, and even isolationism. This lucid, passionate book is
bound to stimulate vigorous debate."—Michael Ignatieff, President
of Central European University, Budapest
"Michael Walzer may be America's most challenging philosopher of
liberalism today. We are indeed fortunate that his essays are
written with so much passion, eloquence, and precision that his
readers may rest assured to find themselves in edifying, and often
inspiring, company."—Eric Alterman, columnist, The Nation
"Michael Walzer’s search for a sensible left-wing approach to
international wrongs is one of the compelling ventures in our
political-philosophical life, and it is beautifully on display in
these cogent and challenging essays."—Todd Gitlin, author of The
Sixties: Years of Hope, Days of Rage
"For those of us who grew up on Just and Unjust Wars, Michael
Walzer is a beacon of honest, engaged debate. His call for a
leftist foreign policy based on decency and humanity is a vitally
important corrective to so many of his comrades who have lost their
bearings in and on global politics."—Anne-Marie Slaughter,
President and CEO, New America
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