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Book SynopsisIn this Very Short Introduction, Michael Freeden explores the concept of liberalism, one of the longest-standing and central political theories and ideologies. Combining a variety of approaches, he distinguishes between liberalism as a political movement, as a system of ideas, and as a series of ethical and philosophical principles.
Trade ReviewIt is hard to imagine a better introduction to liberalism than Freedan's short book and, like all outstanding introductions, it has a lot to offer to those who don't think they really need one. * Journal of Liberal History *
There is much more to ponder over and learn in this slim volume - one of the latest installments in this portable but informative series dwelling on almost every facet of the human condition and the universe - from accounting to laws of thermodynatics, from plants to planets and from Alexander the Great to Nelson Mandela. * Millennium Post *
Table of Contents1. A house of many mansions ; 2. The liberal narrative ; 3. Layers of liberalism ; 4. The morphology of liberalism ; 5. The liberal canon ; 6. Philosophical liberalism: Idealizing justice ; 7. Misappropriations, reformulations, disparagements and lapses ; References ; Further reading
