What makes individual freedom valuable? People have always believed in freedom, have sought it, and have sometimes fought and died for it. The belief that it is something to be valued is widespread. But does this belief have a rational foundation? This book examines answers to these questions that are based on the welfare of the person whose freedom is at stake. There are various conceptions of a worthwhile life, a life that is valuable for the person whose life it is. These conceptions will be examined to see whether they are plausible and what their connection, if any, is to freedom. Are they compelling foundations for freedom? Does freedom make a person’s life better or would his/her welfare be advanced by restricting freedom?
| ISBN: | 9781138117006 |
| Publication date: | 31st May 2017 |
| Author: | Simon R Clarke |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 150 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Studies in Contemporary Philosophy |
| Genres: |
Social and political philosophy |
What makes individual freedom valuable? People have always believed in freedom, have sought it, and have sometimes fought and died for it. The belief that it is something to be valued is widespread. But does this belief have a rational foundation? This book examines answers to these questions that are based on the welfare of the person whose freedom is at stake. There are various conceptions of a worthwhile life, a life that is valuable for the person whose life it is. These conceptions will be examined to see whether they are plausible and what their connection, if any, is to freedom. Are they compelling foundations for freedom? Does freedom make a person’s life better or would his/her welfare be advanced by restricting freedom?
Foundations of Freedom features in the following genres: Social and political philosophy
Foundations of Freedom is available in Paperback, Ebook, Hardback
Foundations of Freedom was written by Simon R Clarke and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd
Foundations of Freedom has 150 pages
Yes it is part of Routledge Studies in Contemporary Philosophy series
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