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.
| ISBN: | 9780815362913 |
| Publication date: | 4th December 2018 |
| Author: | John (London School of Economics, UK) Charvet |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Inc |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 230 pages |
| Series: | The Basics |
| Genres: |
Centrist democratic ideologies Political science and theory |