The Quality Of Freedom

Author : Matthew H. Kramer
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2008-05-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780191562860

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At least since the publication of Isaiah Berlin's famous essay "Two Concepts of Liberty" nearly half a century ago, political philosophers have argued vigorously over the relative merits of "positive" and "negative" accounts of freedom. Matthew Kramer writes squarely within the negative-liberty tradition, but he incorporates a number of ideas that are quite often associated with theories of positive liberty. Much of The Quality of Freedom is devoted to elaborating the necessary and sufficient conditions for the existence of particular freedoms and unfreedoms; however, the book's cardinal objective is to establish the measurability of each person's overall freedom and of each society's aggregate freedom. On the one hand, Kramer contends that the existence of any particular instance of liberty or unfreedom is a matter of fact that can be confirmed or disconfirmed without any reliance on evaluative or normative considerations. On the other hand, he argues that the extent of each person's overall freedom or unfreedom cannot be ascertained entirely in the absence of evaluative assumptions. By combining those two positions and developing them in detail, Kramer pits himself against all positive accounts of liberty and most negative accounts. In the course of so doing, he aims to demonstrate the rigorous measurability of overall liberty - something that many writers on freedom have casually dismissed as impossible. Although Kramer concentrates principally on constructing a systematic analysis of sociopolitical freedom, he engages critically with the work of many of the leading contemporary writers on the topic.

Author : Matthew H. Kramer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:149887679

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Author : American Library Association
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1953
Category : Libraries
ISBN : UIUC:30112060168629

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The Freedom to Read by American Library Association Pdf

Author : John Christman
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-16
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781108487900

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Positive Freedom by John Christman Pdf

This is the first volume to treat the idea of positive freedom in detail and from multiple perspectives.

Author : Richard Sakwa
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780199211579

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The Quality of Freedom by Richard Sakwa Pdf

A major new assessment of the key episodes in Russia's recent political and economic history that sheds important new light on the nature of power and freedom in Russia today.

Author : Matthew H. Kramer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 495 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780199545735

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The Quality of Freedom by Matthew H. Kramer Pdf

At least since the publication of Isaiah Berlin's famous essay "Two Concepts of Liberty" nearly half a century ago, political philosophers have argued vigorously over the relative merits of "positive" and "negative" accounts of freedom. Matthew Kramer writes squarely within the negative-liberty tradition, but he incorporates a number of ideas that are quite often associated with theories of positive liberty. Much of The Quality of Freedom is devoted to elaborating the necessary and sufficient conditions for the existence of particular freedoms and unfreedoms; however, the book's cardinal objective is to establish the measurability of each person's overall freedom and of each society's aggregate freedom. On the one hand, Kramer contends that the existence of any particular instance of liberty or unfreedom is a matter of fact that can be confirmed or disconfirmed without any reliance on evaluative or normative considerations. On the other hand, he argues that the extent of each person's overall freedom or unfreedom cannot be ascertained entirely in the absence of evaluative assumptions. By combining those two positions and developing them in detail, Kramer pits himself against all positive accounts of liberty and most negative accounts. In the course of so doing, he aims to demonstrate the rigorous measurability of overall liberty--something that many writers on freedom have casually dismissed as impossible. Although Kramer concentrates principally on constructing a systematic analysis of sociopolitical freedom, he engages critically with the work of many of the leading contemporary writers on the topic.

Author : Nikolas Rose
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1999-05-13
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0521659051

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Powers of Freedom by Nikolas Rose Pdf

A 1999 review of governmentality literature, derived from Foucault, which broke new ground in ethics and politics.

Author : Isaiah Berlin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:802011311

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Two Concepts of Liberty by Isaiah Berlin Pdf

Author : David Hackett Fischer
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 880 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 0195162536

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Liberty and Freedom by David Hackett Fischer Pdf

The bestselling author of "Washington's Crossing" and "Albion's Seed" offers a strikingly original history of America's founding principles. Fischer examines liberty and freedom not as philosophical or political abstractions, but as folkways and popular beliefs deeply embedded in American culture. 400+ illustrations, 250 in full color.

Author : Amartya Sen
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2011-05-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780307874290

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Development as Freedom by Amartya Sen Pdf

By the winner of the 1988 Nobel Prize in Economics, an essential and paradigm-altering framework for understanding economic development--for both rich and poor--in the twenty-first century. Freedom, Sen argues, is both the end and most efficient means of sustaining economic life and the key to securing the general welfare of the world's entire population. Releasing the idea of individual freedom from association with any particular historical, intellectual, political, or religious tradition, Sen clearly demonstrates its current applicability and possibilities. In the new global economy, where, despite unprecedented increases in overall opulence, the contemporary world denies elementary freedoms to vast numbers--perhaps even the majority of people--he concludes, it is still possible to practically and optimistically restain a sense of social accountability. Development as Freedom is essential reading.

Author : Matthew H. Kramer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2021-03-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780198868651

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Freedom of Expression As Self-Restraint by Matthew H. Kramer Pdf

This book argues for the absolutist position on the freedom of expression, and how this principle is integral for society. This title also explores some of the most common arguments regarding freedom of expression including pornography and banning advocacy of hateful creeds.

Author : Sharon R. Krause
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-13
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780226234724

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Freedom Beyond Sovereignty by Sharon R. Krause Pdf

What does it mean to be free? We invoke the word frequently, yet the freedom of countless Americans is compromised by social inequalities that systematically undercut what they are able to do and to become. If we are to remedy these failures of freedom, we must move beyond the common assumption, prevalent in political theory and American public life, that individual agency is best conceived as a kind of personal sovereignty, or as self-determination or control over one’s actions. In Freedom Beyond Sovereignty, Sharon R. Krause shows that individual agency is best conceived as a non-sovereign experience because our ability to act and affect the world depends on how other people interpret and respond to what we do. The intersubjective character of agency makes it vulnerable to the effects of social inequality, but it is never in a strict sense socially determined. The agency of the oppressed sometimes surprises us with its vitality. Only by understanding the deep dynamics of agency as simultaneously non-sovereign and robust can we remediate the failed freedom of those on the losing end of persistent inequalities and grasp the scope of our own responsibility for social change. Freedom Beyond Sovereignty brings the experiences of the oppressed to the center of political theory and the study of freedom. It fundamentally reconstructs liberal individualism and enables us to see human action, personal responsibility, and the meaning of liberty in a totally new light.

Author : Jaycee Dugard
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-11
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781501147630

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Freedom by Jaycee Dugard Pdf

"In the follow-up to ... A Stolen Life, [kidnapping survivor] Jaycee Dugard tells the story of her first experiences after years in captivity: the joys that accompanied her newfound freedom and the challenges of adjusting to life on her own"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Wolfgang Benedek,Matthias C. Kettemann
Publisher : Council of Europe
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2020-09-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789287187024

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Freedom of expression and the internet by Wolfgang Benedek,Matthias C. Kettemann Pdf

An invaluable resource for students of law, politics, international relations and technology as well as for diplomats and civil society actors, this publication demonstrates how the Council of Europe contributes to ensuring that everyone’s voice online can be heard. This is key to sustainable, human rights oriented and people-centred digitalisation. Human rights matter on the internet. Without freedom of expression, people cannot participate in everything that the information society has to offer. Yet online free speech is in danger. Between state laws, private rules and algorithms, full participation in the online communicative space faces many challenges. This publication explores the profound impact of the internet on free expression and how it can be effectively secured online. The second, updated edition of this introduction into the protection of freedom of expression online answers essential questions regarding the extent and limits of freedom of expression online and the role of social networks, courts, states and organisations in online communication spaces. In clear language, with vivid examples spanning two decades of internet law, the authors answer questions on freedom of expression in cyberspace. Addressing issues from the protection of bloggers to the right to access online information, the publication also shows the importance of the standard-setting, monitoring and promotion activities of international and non-governmental organisations and includes a chapter on relevant national practice. It pays special attention to the role of European human rights law and the Council of Europe as this region’s most important human rights organisation.

Author : Donna Thomson
Publisher : House of Anansi
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-13
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781770894808

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The Four Walls of My Freedom by Donna Thomson Pdf

A riveting and redemptive family memoir, The Four Walls of My Freedom is Donna Thomson’s account of raising a son with cerebral palsy and a passionate appeal to change the way we think about “the good life.” Donna Thomson’s life was forever changed when her son Nicholas was born with cerebral palsy. A former actor, director, and teacher, Donna became his primary caregiver and embarked on a second career as a disability activist, author, and consultant. Thomson vividly describes her experience in treading delicately through daily care, emergencies, and medical bureaucracy as she and her family cope with her son’s condition while maintaining value and dignity (for Nicholas, too). She brilliantly demonstrates the vital contribution that people with disabilities make to our society and addresses the ethics and economics of giving and receiving care. Featuring an introduction by John Ralston Saul, and two new chapters, The Four Walls of My Freedom is a passionate appeal to change to the way we think about the “good life” that will touch anyone caring for the life of another.