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The liberty reader / edited by introduced by David Miller.
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Liberty.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (280 pages)
- Place of Publication:
- London : Routledge, 2016.
- Summary:
- "For centuries past, the quest for liberty has driven political movements across the globe, inspiring revolutions in America, France, China and many other countries. Now, we have Iraq and the idea of liberation through preemption. What is this liberty that is so fervently pursued? Does it mean a private space for individuals, the capacity for free and rational choice, or collective self-rule? What is the difference between positive and negative liberty, or the relationship between freedom and coercion? Reflecting on these questions reveals a surprisingly rich landscape of ideas - and further questions. "The Liberty Reader" collects twelve of the most important and insightful essays on issues of freedom currently available. It is essential reading for students of social and political theory, political philosophy, and anyone who wants a deeper understanding of the variety of ideas and ideals behind perennial human strivings for liberty."--Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- chapter Introduction / David Miller
- chapter 1 Liberal Legislation and Freedom of Contract / T. H. Green
- chapter 2 Two Concepts of Liberty / Isaiah Berlin
- chapter 3 Freedom and Politics / Hannah Arendt
- chapter 4 Freedom and Coercion / F. A. Hayek
- chapter 5 Negative and Positive Freedom / Gerald C. MacCallum
- chapter 6 Individual Liberty / Hillel Steiner
- chapter 7 What’s Wrong With Negative Liberty / Charles Taylor
- chapter 8 Capitalism, Freedom, and the Proletariat / G. A. Cohen
- chapter 9 Constraints on Freedom / David Miller
- chapter 10 Toward a Feminist Theory of Freedom / Nancy J. Hirschmann
- chapter 11 The Republican Ideal of Freedom / Philip Pettit
- chapter 12 A Third Concept of Liberty / Quentin Skinner.
- Notes:
- "First published 2006 by Paradigm Publishers"--title page verso.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 1-351-56026-3
- 1-315-09182-8
- 9781315091822
- OCLC:
- 993640955
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