The Tragedy of Liberalism

An Alternative Defense of a Political Tradition

von Bert Van Den Brink

280 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

A defense of liberalism, understood as a perfectionist doctrine that presupposes an ideal but controversial notion of human well-being.Drawing on recent developments in liberal theory, Bert van den Brink develops an alternative defense of liberalism. He argues that liberal theorists should admit that their doctrine is not neutral with regard to conceptions of the good life-that it in fact fosters ideals of personal autonomy and a pluralist environment. These ideals generate irreconcilable, tragic conflicts between liberal and nonliberal ideals, and it is only by taking these conflicts seriously that liberals can learn of the unwanted consequences of liberal doctrine, effectively rebut critics, and react adequately to the complex pluralism of contemporary societies.

• Themen: Gesellschaft und Sozialwissenschaften Politik und Staat
• ISBN: 9780791446690
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 24.08.2000
• Größe: 229 x 153 mm
• Verlag: State University of New York Press