Author : John Charvet
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351111019
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (511 download)
Book Synopsis Liberalism by : John Charvet
Download or read book Liberalism written by John Charvet and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-12-06 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.