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A 9 page overview of the similarities and differences which exist between the ideologies of these two noted authors. While West attributes societal problems to our government, particularly the problems we are currently seeing in the African American community, Elshtain sees those problems as a result of individual choices. West sees advantages in a socialist system of government while Elshtain values the democratic system which is currently in place. No additional sources are listed.
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Jean Bethke Elshtain and Cornel West are two of the worlds most respected writers. Both of these writers address the problems of individualism
in our contemporary society. While Wests "Race Matters" makes a frontal attack on these problems, even to the point of inciting societal upheaval, Elshtains "Democracy on Trial" envisions citizens
working within the existing system to effect change. Each of these authors of course recognizes the importance of the relationship between the individual and community in ensuring the future
of civil society, they just envision different formats for that society. An integral component of the relationship between citizen and community
which is shared by both authors is race relations and the relative value of democratic principle. While West criticizes this system and even suggests a move towards socialism, Elshtain
(1996) questions whether democracy is on a downward spiral not only in the U.S. but in other democratic nations around the world but continues to place great value in the
democratic system. Each of these authors, however, sense the clash which has occurred between conservatism and progressive change. Tenured at the University
of Chicago, Elshtain is a Spellman Professor of Philosophy and Political Ethics. Her views, consequently, are quite timely and well-thought-out. In general, Elshtains approach to social criticism is
much less forceful than Wests. Indeed, Cornel Wests approach to the issues outlined above is to hit the issues head on. One of the most eloquent and influential
black writers of contemporary times, Wests views are important. That doesnt mean, however, that those views are always noncontroversial or that Elshtains views are in any way inferior.
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