A Rule of Law for Our New Age of Anxiety

Toope argues that a renewed faith in the rule of law can address troubling developments in our own anxious times by bolstering social resilience and drawing upon a plural intellectual heritage. He advocates for a modest, yet powerful, version of the rule of law that draws on practical wisdom and chastens power, while not disconnecting law from other sources of social action and human agency.

Format: Hardback
Length: 250 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Rewritten text:

"The Age of Anxiety serves as a powerful leitmotiv for Toope's exploration, drawing on a diverse range of literature from law, philosophy, political theory, international relations, and sociology. With a fervent passion, Toope argues that a renewed faith in the rule of law holds the key to addressing the troubling developments of our own anxious times. These developments include the rise of populist nationalism, the pervasive influence of globalization, and the disruptive impact of technologies, particularly their dominant platforms.

Toope contends that bolstering social resilience is crucial in combating anxiety. He advocates for drawing upon a plural intellectual heritage, which reveals a unique type of authority in society. This authority, known as epistemic practical authority, is built up continuously through social discourse and action, shifting focus from the state of being to the dynamic of becoming.

The modest yet powerful version of the rule of law advocated here draws on a wellspring of practical wisdom—prudence gleaned from pragmatic experience. It chastens power while not disconnecting law from other sources of social action and human agency. By embracing this version of the rule of law, we can navigate the complexities of our contemporary world with greater confidence and resilience."

Rewritten text:

"The Age of Anxiety serves as a powerful leitmotiv for Toope's exploration, drawing on a diverse range of literature from law, philosophy, political theory, international relations, and sociology. With a fervent passion, Toope argues that a renewed faith in the rule of law holds the key to addressing the troubling developments of our own anxious times. These developments include the rise of populist nationalism, the pervasive influence of globalization, and the disruptive impact of technologies, particularly their dominant platforms.

Toope contends that bolstering social resilience is crucial in combating anxiety. He advocates for drawing upon a plural intellectual heritage, which reveals a unique type of authority in society. This authority, known as epistemic practical authority, is built up continuously through social discourse and action, shifting focus from the state of being to the dynamic of becoming.

The modest yet powerful version of the rule of law advocated here draws on a wellspring of practical wisdom—prudence gleaned from pragmatic experience. It chastens power while not disconnecting law from other sources of social action and human agency. By embracing this version of the rule of law, we can navigate the complexities of our contemporary world with greater confidence and resilience."

Weight: 576g
Dimension: 161 x 237 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781009299459