The Obama Presidency in Philosophical and Historical Context

The author places American politics in historical and philosophical context, reflecting on the significance of the election of the first African American as president of the United States. He raises fundamental questions about the dearth of historical change and the ability of the system to co-opt c...

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Published in:Mediterranean quarterly 2009-09, Vol.20 (4), p.1-9
Main Author: Stavrou, Nikolaos A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Contradictions
Elections
Enlightenment
European History
European Studies
History
Political Science
Politics
Presidents
United States of America
Values
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Summary:The author places American politics in historical and philosophical context, reflecting on the significance of the election of the first African American as president of the United States. He raises fundamental questions about the dearth of historical change and the ability of the system to co-opt change, render it irrelevant in the long run, and maintain the status quo. Nikolaos A. Stavrou is professor emeritus of international relations and political theory, Howard University, and editor of A modified version of this essay was published in the (New York), 13 December 2008.
ISSN:1047-4552
1527-1935
DOI:10.1215/10474552-2009-020