The Swedish Theory of Love - Individualism and Social Trust in Modern Sweden (Paperback)

In 2020 Sweden's response to COVID-19 drew renewed attention to the Nordic nation in a way that put the finger on a seeming paradox. Long celebrated for its commitment to social solidarity, Sweden suddenly emerged as the last country in the West to resist lockdown while defending individual rights and responsibilities. To explain these contradictions, Henrik Berggren and Lars Tragardh argue that the long-standing view of Sweden's welfare state as the result of socialist collectivism is flawed. While social values have been and remain strong, they have co-existed with a radical form of individualism. The English edition of the Swedish bestseller AEr svensken manniska?, The Swedish Theory of Love examines a political culture that stresses individual autonomy on the one hand and trust in the state on the other. Delving into Swedish philosophy, cultural studies, sociology, literary criticism, and political science, the book moves beyond the perspective of rational social engineering to uncover the moral logic behind Sweden's welfare state: the notion that human relationships based on dependency and subordination lead to inauthenticity and that equality and autonomy are preconditions for genuine love and affection.

General

Imprint:	University of Washington Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	New Directions in Scandinavian Studies
Release date:	September 2022
Authors:	Henrik Berggren • Lars Tragardh
Translators:	Stephen Donovan
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	394
ISBN-13:	978-0-295-75055-2
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > General Promotions
LSN:	0-295-75055-3
Barcode:	9780295750552

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