Liberalism and Social Action (Paperback)

In this, one of Dewey's most accessible works, he surveys the history of liberal thought from John Locke to John Stuart Mill, in his search to find the core of liberalism for today's world. While liberals of all stripes have held to some very basic values -- liberty, individuality, and the critical use of intelligence -- earlier forms of liberalism restricted the state function to protecting its citizens while allowing free reign to socioeconomic forces. But, as society matures, so must liberalism as it reaches out to redefine itself in a world where government must play a role in creating an environment in which citizens can achieve their potential. Dewey's advocacy of a positive role for government -- a new liberalism -- nevertheless finds him rejecting radical Marxists and fascists who would use violence and revolution rather than democratic methods to aid the citizenry.

General

Imprint:	Prometheus Books
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Great Books in Philosophy
Release date:	2000
First published:	November 1999
Authors:	John Dewey
Dimensions:	209 x 139 x 6mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	98
ISBN-13:	978-1-57392-753-6
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political ideologies > Liberalism & centre democratic ideologies Books > History > History of specific subjects > General
LSN:	1-57392-753-8
Barcode:	9781573927536

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