Description
A Brief History of Liberty is a book that combines philosophical, social scientific, and historical methods to provide a comprehensive understanding of the concept of liberty. It offers a concise overview of personal freedom and delves into the true meaning of liberty by examining the writings of influential figures throughout history. The book argues that liberty encompasses a variety of interconnected ideas rather than being limited to one definition.
Through a fusion of philosophical, social scientific, and historical methods,
A Brief History of Liberty provides a comprehensive, philosophically-informed portrait of the elusive nature of one of our most cherished ideals.
- Offers a succinct yet thorough survey of personal freedom
- Explores the true meaning of liberty, drawingphilosophical lessons about liberty from history
- Considers the writings of key historical figures from Socrates and Erasmus to Hobbes, Locke, Marx, and Adam Smith
- Combines philosophical rigor with social scientific analysis
- Argues that liberty refers to a range of related but specific ideas rather than limiting the concept to one definition
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