The Utopian Dilemma in the Western Political Imagination

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The book explores the tension between political utopias and the enduring influence of honor-based aristocratic cultures, which have shaped societal dynamics from ancient times to the early modern period. John Farrell examines how the competitive psychology rooted in status continues to affect contemporary society, highlighting the ongoing struggle between idealistic visions of governance and the realities of entrenched social hierarchies.