Skepticism, Individuality, and Freedom
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Publisher | : U of Minnesota Press |
Total Pages | : 298 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Electronic books |
ISBN | : 9781452905754 |
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Publisher | : U of Minnesota Press |
Total Pages | : 298 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Electronic books |
ISBN | : 9781452905754 |
Author | : Richard E. Flathman |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 220 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 9780742521490 |
In his unconventional reading of the political philosophy of Thomas Hobbes, Flathman (political science, Johns Hopkins U.) suggests a liberal reading of Hobbes that is skeptical of ethical and metaphysical arguments that claim to know God or God's moral requirements. This leads to a view that the preferred political order is one in which disagreement and disturbance are to be privileged over an imposed homogeneity or uniformity. The foregoing suggests that we cannot do well without government, but we should chasten our expectations for government to provide the conditions necessary for the pursuit of our individual happiness. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Author | : Horatio W. Dresser |
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Release | : 1900 |
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Author | : Uday S. Mehta |
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Total Pages | : 199 |
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ISBN | : 9780608209227 |
Author | : Uday Singh Mehta |
Publisher | : Cornell University Press |
Total Pages | : 199 |
Release | : 2018-03-15 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 1501726390 |
The enduring appeal of liberalism lies in its commitment to the idea that human beings have a "natural" potential to live as free and equal individuals. The realization of this potential, however, is not a matter of nature, but requires that people be molded by a complex constellation of political and educational institutions. In this eloquent and provocative book, Uday Singh Mehta investigates in the major writings of John Locke the implications of this tension between individuals and the institutions that mold them. The process of molding, he demonstrates, involves an external conformity and an internal self-restraint that severely limit the scope of individuality. Mehta explores the centrality of the human imagination in Locke’s thought, focusing on his obsession with the potential dangers of the cognitive realm. Underlying Locke’s fears regarding the excesses of the imagination is a political anxiety concerning how to limit their potential effects. In light of Locke’s views on education, Mehta concludes that the promise of liberation at the heart of liberalism is vitiated by its constraints on cognitive and political freedom.
Author | : A. Kioupkiolis |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 263 |
Release | : 2012-07-25 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 1137029625 |
An exploration of the contemporary re-conception of freedom after the critique of objective truths and ideas of an unchanging human nature, in which modern self-determination was grounded. This book focuses on the radical theorist Cornelius Castoriadis and the new paradigm of 'agonistic autonomy' is contrasted with Marxian and liberal approaches.
Author | : John Owen |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 534 |
Release | : 1881 |
Genre | : Skepticism |
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Author | : Timothy Samuel Shah |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 763 |
Release | : 2016-04-26 |
Genre | : Law |
ISBN | : 1316552853 |
In Volume 1 of Christianity and Freedom, leading historians uncover the unappreciated role of Christianity in the development of basic human rights and freedoms from antiquity through today. These include radical notions of dignity and equality, religious freedom, liberty of conscience, limited government, consent of the governed, economic liberty, autonomous civil society, and church-state separation, as well as more recent advances in democracy, human rights, and human development. Acknowledging that the record is mixed, scholars document how the seeds of freedom in Christianity antedate and ultimately undermine later Christian justifications and practices of persecution. Drawing from history, political science, and sociology, this volume will become a standard reference work for historians, political scientists, theologians, students, journalists, business leaders, opinion shapers, and policymakers.
Author | : Richard E. Flathman |
Publisher | : Psychology Press |
Total Pages | : 210 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 9780415945622 |
First Published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Author | : Glen Newey |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 312 |
Release | : 2014-04-24 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 1317704657 |
Hobbes is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the history of ideas and political thought, and his seminal text Leviathan is widely recognised as one of the greatest works of political philosophy ever written. The Routledge Guidebook to Hobbes’ Leviathan introduces the major themes in Hobbes’ great book and acts as a companion for reading this key work, examining: The context of Hobbes’ work and the background to his writing Each separate part of the text in relation to its goals, meanings and impact The reception the book received when first seen by the world The relevance of Hobbes’ work to modern philosophy, it’s legacy and influence With further reading included throughout, this text follows Hobbes’ original work closely, making it essential reading for all students of philosophy and politics, and all those wishing to get to grips with this classic work.