Liberalism and Social Action - Couverture souple

Dewey, John

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1573927538 ISBN 13 : 9781573927536

Editeur : Prometheus Books, 1999

Synopsis

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.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

John Dewey (1859-1952) authored more than two dozen books and scores of articles in both scholarly and popular publications. He rightly deserves the title of America's foremost philosopher and his work will influence intellectuals throughout the world for many years to come.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Prometheus Books
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1573927538
• ISBN 13: 9781573927536
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 93
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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