This volume provides a fresh perspective on current democratic theory and practice by recovering the rich evaluations of democracy in the history of political thought. Each author addresses a single thinker’s reflections on the virtues and defects of democracy and the relationship between democracy and other regimes. Together, these essays explore the tensions within the democratic way of life that arise from an attachment to equality, liberty, citizenship, law, and the divine. Above all, ...

Prepare for an extraordinary literary journey with "Short Science Fiction Collection 058 (Unabridged)." This captivating anthology showcases a stellar lineup of renowned authors, including Robert Sheckley, whose imaginative tales have captivated readers for decades. Within these pages, you'll encounter thought-provoking stories that explore the boundless realms of science fiction, from mind-bending paradoxes to interstellar adventures. Each tale is a testament to the power of imagination a...

A woman goes about certain rituals of sex with her second husband, sharing the bed with the ghosts of her sexual past. A beautiful young art student embarks on an affair with a much older, married, famous artist. A middle-aged woman struggles with the decline of her mother, once glamorous and still commanding; their fraught relationship causes unexpected feelings, both shaming and brutal. A man finds that his father has died while in the midst of extra-marital sex and wonders what he shoul...