Liberalism is in trouble. As a set of ideas, it has lost much of
its historical authority in guiding public policy and personal
behaviour. In this post-liberal climate, Russell Blackford asks
whether liberalism is truly over and, if not, if it's worth saving.
How We Became Post-Liberal examines how Western liberal democracies
became nations where traditional liberal principles of toleration
(religious and otherwise), individual liberty and freedom of speech
are widely viewed as under attack, or twisted to support
conservative policies. Blackford traces the lineage of liberalism
from classical antiquity and the rise of Christianity, with
comparison to problems of freedom and toleration that arose in
non-Western civilizations. The political and philosophical story
culminates in the recent development – over the past 30 to 50
years – of post-liberal ideologies in the West. At each stage, he
raises arguments for and against liberal principles, identifying
why no argument to date has been totally successful in convincing
opponents. From to the Charlie Hebdo tragedy to the murder of
Samuel Pety, this is an indispensable guide for anyone wanting to
understand the why, what and how of the post-liberal world.
General
| Imprint: |
Bloomsbury Academic
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
November 2023 |
| Authors: |
Russell Blackford
(Conjoint Lecturer)
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| Dimensions: |
216 x 138mm (L x W) |
| Pages: |
256 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-350-32294-3 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
1-350-32294-6 |
| Barcode: |
9781350322943 |
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