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Hamilton, Clive

 
9781742375786: The Freedom Paradox: Towards a Post-Secular Ethics
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ISBN 10 : 1742375782 ISBN 13 : 9781742375786
Editeur : Allen & Unwin, 2011

Synopsis

A radical reconsideration of the meaning of freedom and morality in the modern world, boldly arguing that the Western pursuit of personal freedom is the underlying cause of rising depression and consumerism

The past two centuries delivered individual and political freedoms that promised unprecedented opportunities for personal fulfillment, yet citizens of affluent countries are encouraged to pursue lives of consumerism, endless choice, and the pleasures of the body. Clive Hamilton argues here that the paradox of modern consumer life is that people are deprived of inner freedom by the very pursuit of their own desires. He turns to metaphysics to find a source of transformation that lies beyond the cultural, political, and social philosophies that form the bedrock of contemporary Western thought. His search takes him to an unexpected conclusion: that we cannot be truly free unless we commit ourselves to a moral life. The implications of this conclusion are profound, and they challenge many deeply held beliefs in modern secular society. This bold and important work goes to the heart of what it means to be human.

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À propos de l'auteur

Clive Hamilton is the author of Affluenza, Growth Fetish, and Requiem for a Species.

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Éditeur
Allen & Unwin
Date d'édition
2011
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1742375782
ISBN 13 
9781742375786
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
408
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