A Philosophy of Freedom

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Freedom of speech, religion, choice, will-humans have fought, and continue to fight, for all of these. But what is human freedom really? Taking a broad approach across metaphysics, politics, and ethics, Lars Svendsen explores this question in his engaging book, while also looking at the threats freedom faces today. Though our behaviors, thoughts, and actions are restricted by social and legal rules, deadlines, and burdens, Svendsen argues that the fundamental requirement for living a human life…

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Full title :A Philosophy of Freedom.

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Edition Statements

Publication Date:2014.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Reaktion books
Place of Publication:London
Language:eng
Publication Date:2014.

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Description:1 online resource (289 pages)

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ISBN:9781780234106, 1780234104, 9781780233703, 1780233701
oclc:ocn896794463
LC Classification:B824.4
Dewey Decimal:123

Cover; A Philosophy of Freedom; Imprint Page; Contents; Foreword; Introduction; Part I: The Ontology of Freedom; 1. To Act Voluntarily; 2. Freedom and Determinism; 3. Reactive and Objective Attitudes; 4. Autonomy; Part II. The Politics of Freedom; 5. The Liberal Democracy; 6. Positive and Negative Freedom; 7. A Republican Concept of Freedom; 8. Freedom and Equality; 9. Liberal Rights; 10. Paternalism; 11. Informational Privacy; 12. Freedom of Expression; Part III. The Ethics of Freedom; 13. Realizing Freedom; Afterword ; References ; Bibliography ; Acknowledgements.