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6 - Centrism

from PART III - DO MODERATES HAVE A POLITICAL VISION?

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 October 2023

Aurelian Craiutu
Aurelian Craiutu
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Indiana University
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This chapter discusses centrism as another face of moderation. It distinguishes between various meanings of centrism and makes a connection between a vital center and political moderation. It also considers a few concrete topics on which a centrist agenda is possible and desirable.

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centrismcenterW. B. YeatsNiskanen CenterAristotleDavid HumeAlexander Hamiltonvital centerArthur Schlesinger Jr.education
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Why Not Moderation?
Letters to Young Radicals
 , pp. 118 - 126
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2023

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  • Centrism
  • Aurelian Craiutu, Indiana University
  • Book: Why Not Moderation?
  • Online publication: 12 October 2023
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108848855.017
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  • Centrism
  • Aurelian Craiutu, Indiana University
  • Book: Why Not Moderation?
  • Online publication: 12 October 2023
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108848855.017
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  • Centrism
  • Aurelian Craiutu, Indiana University
  • Book: Why Not Moderation?
  • Online publication: 12 October 2023
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108848855.017
Available formats
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