Liberalism The Basics
Brand: Routledge
Description
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. | Liberalism The Basics
