304 Pages
by Routledge

296 Pages
by Routledge

296 Pages
by Routledge

This book examines the underlying theoretical issues concerning the nature of political freedom. Arguing that most previous discussions of such freedom have been too narrowly focused, it explores both conservativism from Edmund Burke to its present resurgence, the radical tradition of Karl Marx, as well as the orthodox liberal model of freedom of John Locke, John Stuart Mill and Isaiah Berlin.... Read more
Part 1 Political Freedom and Political Philosophy; Chapter 2 Conservative Freedom; Chapter 3 Liberal Freedom; Chapter 4 Radical Freedom; Part 2 Political Freedom as Empowerment; Chapter 6 Political Freedom, Involvement, and Democracy; Chapter 7 Freedom, Enablement, and Resources;

Biography

George G. Brenkert

'This is one of the most thorough and insightful treatments of this complex concept to come along in many years and it deserves close scholarly attention.' - John Christman, MIND