Individuals and Interest Groups in the Political Process

Benedykt Olszewski

ISBN 10: 363191184X / ISBN 13: 9783631911846

Published by Peter Lang AG, CH, 2024

The aim of the book is to reevaluate inner dymamics of, and tensions between, individuals who are active in the political process as members of interest groups. To that end, the author creates a model for the individual reasoning, preferences, and motivations made manifest in their observable behavior. This is achieved by analyzing the conduct of individuals in society according to the increasing complexity of interaction in the public sphere. The analysis starts with the ethical concerns of individuals and moves towards their capacities as citizens, voters, and politicians. The author then addresses aspects of social contract theory, as well as the uncertainty that is an inherent part of socialcooperation. An interdisciplinary approach to public choice, as well as elements of constitutional economy, political philosophy, and ethics are brought together to question our understanding of the way individuals and interest groupsoperate in the political sphere due to serious inconsistencies of individual reasoning within the latter. Seller Inventory # LU-9783631911846

Synopsis:

The aim of the book is to reevaluate inner dymamics of, and tensions between, individuals who are active in the political process as members of interest groups.

About the Author: Benedykt Olszewski, PhD, holds several university diplomas in the field of philosophy, economy, EU policy, philology and linguistics. He was a member of the cabinet of a Committee Chair at the European Parliament in Brussels. His research interests focus on constitutional economy, behavior of individuals in society and interest groups.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Individuals and Interest Groups in the ...
Publisher: Peter Lang AG, CH
Publication Date: 2024
Binding: Hardback
Condition: New