Freedom from Reality: The Diabolical Character of Modern Liberty
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| Rating | : | 4.62 (755 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0268102619 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 456 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Freedom from Reality presents a critique of the deceptive and ultimately self-subverting character of the modern notion of freedom, retrieving an alternative view through a new interpretation of the ancient tradition. Schindler begins by uncovering a contradiction in John Locke’s seminal account of human freedom. It is commonly observed that behind many of the political and cultural issues that we face today lies an impoverished conception of freedom, which, according to D. While many have critiqued t
"This is a brilliant, incredibly erudite, and rigorously argued book. Nobody has defended this account of the trajectory of modern liberalism more ably than he has. D. It is a huge and complete accomplishment by one of the most magnificent thinkers of our time." —Peter Lawler, Dana Professor in Government, Berry College. C. Schindler's fundamental contribution is the working out of autonomy described as the flight from reality