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Routledge Freedom and Culture in Western Society - Routledge Studies

Name: Freedom and Culture in Western Society - Routledge Studies
Brand: Routledge
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This scholarly examination explores how freedom shapes modern political consciousness through the lens of leading contemporary philosophers including Isaiah Berlin and Charles Taylor. Hans Blokland provides a rigorous analysis of positive and negative freedom, individual liberty within social contexts, and the complex relationship between emancipation and paternalism. The work delves into freedom's role in cultural politics and investigates how different conceptions of liberty have become central to Western political thought. Essential for students and scholars of political philosophy, social theory, and cultural studies, this Routledge Studies volume offers critical insights into debates about individual rights, societal constraints, and the philosophical foundations of freedom in modern democracies. The book bridges theoretical frameworks and practical applications, making it valuable for anyone seeking to understand how freedom is conceptualised across philosophical traditions and its implications for contemporary society.

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Examines positive and negative freedom through the work of Isaiah Berlin, Charles Taylor, and other leading contemporary philosophers.

Explores the tension between individual liberty and societal obligations, addressing how freedom functions within social structures.

Analyzes the relationship between emancipation and paternalism in modern political thought and practice.

Investigates how cultural politics shapes conceptions of freedom and influences Western political consciousness.

Part of Routledge Studies in Social and Political Thought series, providing peer-reviewed scholarship for academic and professional audiences.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: paperback
ASIN: 0415150000
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 13 March 1997
Listed Since: 16 December 2006

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