"First published in Italian as Dialogo intorno alla repubblica"--Title page verso.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 101-109).
Virtue and the republic -- Patriotism -- What kind of freedom? -- Meekness and intransigence -- Rights and duties -- Fear of god and love of God -- The republic and its problems -- Hidden powers -- Can the republic be renewed?
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"In this book, Norberto Bobbio and Maurizio Viroli explore a range of themes relating to the idea of the Republic and some of the major political and ethical issues of today. Through a series of engaging philosophical reflections on republicanism, patriotism, civil virtue, rights, duties, religious experience and more, they succeed in bringing to light the relevance of these concepts to our lives in the twenty-first century." "The Idea of the Republic provides an introduction for newcomers to the work of Bobbio. For the reader already versed in Bobbio's ideas, it will provide above all the spark of serious intellectual debate."--Jacket.