A philosophy of freedom / Lars Svendsen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Svendsen, Lars, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Democracy--Philosophy.

Democracy.

Equality--Philosophy.

Equality.

Liberty--Philosophy.

Liberty.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (289 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London, England : Reaktion Books, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Freedom of speech, religion, choice, will-humans have fought, and continue to fight, for all of these. But what is human freedom really? Taking a broad approach across metaphysics, politics, and ethics, Lars Svendsen explores this question in his engaging book, while also looking at the threats freedom faces today. Though our behaviors, thoughts, and actions are restricted by social and legal rules, deadlines, and burdens, Svendsen argues that the fundamental requirement for living a human life is the ability to be free. A Philosophy of Freedom questions how we can successfully crea

Contents:

Cover; A Philosophy of Freedom; Imprint Page; Contents; Foreword; Introduction; Part I: The Ontology of Freedom; 1. To Act Voluntarily; 2. Freedom and Determinism; 3. Reactive and Objective Attitudes; 4. Autonomy; Part II. The Politics of Freedom; 5. The Liberal Democracy; 6. Positive and Negative Freedom; 7. A Republican Concept of Freedom; 8. Freedom and Equality; 9. Liberal Rights; 10. Paternalism; 11. Informational Privacy; 12. Freedom of Expression; Part III. The Ethics of Freedom; 13. Realizing Freedom; Afterword ; References ; Bibliography ; Acknowledgements

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed December 18, 2014).

ISBN:

9781780234106

1780234104

OCLC:

896794463