Reconceiving freedom from the shadows of slavery : liberty in a non-ideal world /

"A historically-informed examination of the concept of freedom which recognises freedom as a fundamental social value that arose out of fights against slavery and oppression. This book will appeal to social and political philosophers and critical theorists interested in important political idea...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Christman, John Philip (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2024.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Theorizing freedom in the non-ideal world
  • Lessons from slavery
  • From history to philosophy
  • Freedom and social practices
  • Freedom and capabilities
  • Self-government
  • Social recognition
  • Freedom, value, justice
  • Conclusion : liberty, democracy, and the persistence of unfreedom