Liberal solidarity : the political economy of social democratic liberalism / Geoffrey M. Hodgson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hodgson, Geoffrey Martin, 1946- author.

Contributor:

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Liberalism.

Socialism.

Democracy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (322 pages)

Place of Publication:

Cheltenham, England ; Northampton, Massachusetts : Edward Elgar Publishing, [2021]

Summary:

The twenty-first century has seen major challenges to freedom and democracy. Authoritarianism is on the rise and democracy is in retreat. Some promote individualism and markets as the solution to almost every problem. On the other side there are those who champion collectivism and full public ownership. Neither side is convincing. Unrestrained capitalism has exacerbated inequality. Socialism in practice has ended democracy. Effective defenders of liberty and human flourishing must find a different course. This book argues for a pragmatic, social democratic liberalism that avoids unrealistic extremes and tackles major problems such as inequality and climate change.

Contents:

Front Matter

Copyright

Contents

Preface

1. Introduction to Liberal Solidarity: The Political Economy of Social Democratic Liberalism

2. On the evolution and diversity of liberalisms

3. On the rights and wrongs of individualism

4. Liberty, autonomy and needs

5. The worm that is gnawing at the insides of our civilization

6. The evolution of human nature and moral judgment

7. Markets, motivations and morality

8. Is everything already a market?

9. The necessity of democracy - and its limits

10. Capitalism, socialism and the climate crisis

11. Reducing inequality - and a general conclusion

References

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-80088-217-3