Liberalism: the basics

Liberalism: The Basics is an engaging and accessible introduction to liberalism. The author provides a comprehensive overview of liberal practices, liberal values and critically analyses liberal theories, allowing for a richer understanding of liberalism as a whole. The book is divided into three pa...

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Main Author: Charvet, John (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London ; New York Routledge 2019
Series:The basics
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Online Access:Inhaltsverzeichnis
Summary:Liberalism: The Basics is an engaging and accessible introduction to liberalism. The author provides a comprehensive overview of liberal practices, liberal values and critically analyses liberal theories, allowing for a richer understanding of liberalism as a whole. The book is divided into three parts: Liberal practices: the rule of law, free speech, freedom of association and movement, economic freedom and sexual freedom; Liberal values: freedom, autonomy, equality, and the universal values of political societies - the communal identity - and well-being of their members; Liberal theories: natural rights, utilitarianism, Kant's rationalism and the contemporary theories of John Rawls and the post-Rawlsians. Presented in a clear and concise way, this book will be an ideal introduction for students and scholars of liberalism, political philosophy, political theory and political ideology
Physical Description:xviii, 211 Seiten 20 cm
ISBN:9780815362913
9780815362920

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