Liberalism Av John (London School Of Economics Uk) Charvet

<P><EM>Liberalism: The Basics</EM> is an engaging and accessible introduction to liberalism. The author provides a comprehensive overview of liberal practices, liberal values and critically analyses liberal theories, allowing for a richer understanding of liberalism as a whole. </P><P>The book is divided into three parts:</P><UL><LI>Liberal practices: the rule of law, free speech, freedom of association and movement, economic freedom and sexual freedom.</LI><LI>Liberal values: freedom, autonomy, equality, and the universal values of political societies ¿ the communal identity ¿ and well-being of their members.</LI><LI>Liberal theories: natural rights, utilitarianism, Kant''s rationalism and the contemporary theories of John Rawls and the post-Rawlsians. </LI><P></P></UL><P>Presented in a clear and concise way, this book will be an ideal introduction for students and scholars of liberalism, political philosophy, political theory and political ideology.</P>