Beschreibung:
Through a fusion of philosophical, social scientific, andhistorical methods, A Brief History of Liberty provides acomprehensive, philosophically-informed portrait of the elusivenature of one of our most cherished ideals.* Offers a succinct yet thorough survey of personal freedom* Explores the true meaning of liberty,drawing philosophical lessons about liberty from history* Considers the writings of key historical figures from Socratesand Erasmus to Hobbes, Locke, Marx, and Adam Smith* Combines philosophical rigor with social scientificanalysis* Argues that liberty refers to a range of related but specificideas rather than limiting the concept to one definition