This book concerns the foundations and implications of a
particular form of liberal political theory. Colburn argues that
one should see liberalism as a political theory committed to the
value of autonomy, understood as consisting in an agent deciding
for oneself what is valuable and living life in accordance with
that decision. Understanding liberalism this way offers solutions
to various problems that beset liberal political theory, on various
levels. On the theoretical level, Colburn claims that this position
is the only defensible theory of liberalism in current circulation,
arguing that other more dominant theories are either
self-contradictory or unattractive on closer inspection. And on the
practical level, Colburn draws out the substantive commitments of
this position in educational, economic, and social policy. Hence,
the study provides a blueprint for a radical liberal political
agenda which will be of interest to philosophers and to politicians
alike.
General
Imprint: |
Routledge
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Routledge Studies in Contemporary Philosophy |
Release date: |
2010 |
First published: |
2010 |
Authors: |
Ben Colburn
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 16mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
166 |
Edition: |
New |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-415-87596-7 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
Philosophy >
General
Books >
Philosophy >
General
|
LSN: |
0-415-87596-X |
Barcode: |
9780415875967 |
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