The Idea Of Freedom: Essays In Honour Of Isaiah Berlin
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A landmark collection in political philosophy, The Idea of Freedom brings together essays by some of the twentieth century's most distinguished thinkers — including G.A. Cohen, H.L.A. Hart, Stuart Hampshire, Charles Taylor, Bernard Williams, and Richard Wollheim — all written in honour of Isaiah Berlin. Edited by Alan Ryan, the anthology confronts Berlin's foundational distinction between positive and negative liberty, a concept that reshaped modern political thought and continues to provoke rigorous debate. Each contributor engages critically and creatively with Berlin's philosophical legacy, presenting arguments that illuminate the nature of freedom, moral pluralism, and the limits of liberalism. The result is an essential volume for anyone seeking to understand the intellectual currents that defined twentieth-century liberal thought.
Author: Alan Ryan
Format: Hardback
Published: 1979, Oxford University Press
Genre: Essays
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact and firm.
A landmark collection in political philosophy, The Idea of Freedom brings together essays by some of the twentieth century's most distinguished thinkers — including G.A. Cohen, H.L.A. Hart, Stuart Hampshire, Charles Taylor, Bernard Williams, and Richard Wollheim — all written in honour of Isaiah Berlin. Edited by Alan Ryan, the anthology confronts Berlin's foundational distinction between positive and negative liberty, a concept that reshaped modern political thought and continues to provoke rigorous debate. Each contributor engages critically and creatively with Berlin's philosophical legacy, presenting arguments that illuminate the nature of freedom, moral pluralism, and the limits of liberalism. The result is an essential volume for anyone seeking to understand the intellectual currents that defined twentieth-century liberal thought.