Thick Moralities, Thin Politics

"Benjamin Gregg . . . articulates a theory that supports pluralism while being mindful of its dangers. . . . [This] is a book animated by the spirit of John Locke and John Stuart Mill and is guaranteed to inspire class discussion, which I believe is a major reason that Gregg wrote the book." - Ken De Luca, Perspectives on Political Science

"Gregg practices what it preaches, judiciously and fairly considering an impressive range of theory. As a result, Thick Moralities, Thin Politics is an important contribution to debates about the possibility of politics in pluralistic societies." - Courtney Bender , Theory and Epistemology

"Gregg shows that social theory does indeed have something to contribute to political theory, and, as political theorists, we should be aware of these resources." - Lasse Thomassen , Political Theory

"Gregg's book should be read by anyone with an interest in a sociologically grounded political theory." - Wendy Mee, Thesis Eleven

"This is a book for anyone interested in questions concerning pluralism and moral conflict. . . . Insofar as Gregg's work is interdisciplinary, it contains much that is insightful, and thus much to recommend." - Jason Scott Ferrell , Political Studies Review

"This is a book that deserves careful reading. . . ." - Stefano Bertea, Social & Legal Studies

“With superb insight, Benjamin Gregg melds theory and research in sociology and political science into an approach to communitarianism that in content advances the arguments of Amitai Etzioni and in form rivals the touch of Jeffrey Alexander. Gregg’s concept of ‘enlightened localism’ merits close attention by researchers and theorists alike.” - David Sciulli, author of Corporate Power in Civil Society

”The dividing line between liberalism and communitarianism is steadily eroding, as is evident in a number of recent books dealing with ‘liberal pluralism’ and the like. Thick Moralities, Thin Politics resolutely carries forward this trend. Written from a pragmatist perspective enriched by critical theory, the text articulates the conception of a public sphere composed of several communities with ‘thick moralities’ and held together by a framework of ‘thin’ political rules allowing for diversity and contestation. An important contribution to the debate about democratic multiculturalism.” - Fred R. Dallmayr, University of Notre Dame