Liberalism is one of the most central and pervasive political theories and ideologies, yet it is subject to different interpretations as well as misappropriations. Its history carries a crucial heritage of civilized thinking, of political practice, and of philosophical-ethical creativity. This Very Short Introduction unpacks the concept of liberalism and its various interpretations through three diverse approaches.
Looking at its historical and theoretical development, analysing the liberal ideology, and understanding liberalism as a series of ethical and philosophical principles, this is a thorough exploration of the concept and practice of liberalism. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly.
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| ISBN: | 9780199670437 |
| Publication date: | 25th June 2015 |
| Author: | Michael Freeden |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press an imprint of OUP OXFORD |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 143 pages |
| Series: | Very Short Introductions |
| Genres: |
Centrist democratic ideologies |
Liberalism is one of the most central and pervasive political theories and ideologies, yet it is subject to different interpretations as well as misappropriations. Its history carries a crucial heritage of civilized thinking, of political practice, and of philosophical-ethical creativity.
Liberalism features in the following genres: Centrist democratic ideologies
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Liberalism was written by Michael Freeden and published by Oxford University Press an imprint of OUP OXFORD
Liberalism has 143 pages
Yes it is part of Very Short Introductions series
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