Liberalism and Social Action

By:

John Dewey

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Paperback / softback

Series:

Great Books in Philosophy

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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 socio-economic 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.

Author Biography:

John Dewey (1859-1952) authored more than two dozen books and scores of articles in both scholarly and popular publications. He rightly deserves the title of America's foremost philosopher and his work will influence intellectuals throughout the world for many years to come.

Release date NZ

November 1st, 1999

Author

John Dewey

Audiences

General (US: Trade)
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Undergraduate

Pages

Series

Great Books in Philosophy

Dimensions

139x209x6

ISBN-13

9781573927536

Product ID

2723464

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