Liberalism and Social Action by John Dewey

Liberalism and Social Action by John Dewey

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Surveys the history of liberal thought from John Locke to John Stuart Mill. This book rejects radical Marxists and fascists who would use violence and revolution rather than democratic methods to aid the citizenry.

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Liberalism and Social Action by John Dewey

In this, one of Dewey's most accessible works, he surveys the history of liberal thought from John Locke to John Stuart Mill, in his search to find the core of liberalism for today's world. While liberals of all stripes have held to some very basic values-liberty, individuality, and the critical use of intelligence-earlier forms of liberalism restricted the state function to protecting its citizens while allowing free reign to socioeconomic forces. But, as society matures, so must liberalism as it reaches out to redefine itself in a world where government must play a role in creating an environment in which citizens can achieve their potential. Dewey's advocacy of a positive role for government-a new liberalism-nevertheless finds him rejecting radical Marxists and fascists who would use violence and revolution rather than democratic methods to aid the citizenry.
SKU Non disponible
ISBN 13 9781573927536
ISBN 10 1573927538
Titre Liberalism and Social Action
Auteur John Dewey
Série Great Books In Philosophy
État Non disponible
Type de reliure Paperback
Éditeur Prometheus Books
Année de publication 1999-11-01
Nombre de pages 98
Note de couverture La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier.
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