A Tolerable Anarchy

Rebels, Reactionaries, and the Making of American Freedom

Auteurs

• Jedediah Purdy

Paramètres

• Pages: 304 pages
• Temps de lecture: 11 heures

• Histoire
• Nonfiction
• Philosophie
• Politique
• Sciences politiques & Politique

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Exploring the evolution of the American concept of freedom, the book delves into its complexities through the lives of notable figures such as Frederick Douglass and Ralph Waldo Emerson. It raises essential questions about the interplay between capitalism and liberty, the meaning of freedom in relation to tradition and personal choice, and the balance between individuality and community. This historical analysis encourages readers to reflect on their understanding of freedom and its implications for contemporary society, making it a thought-provoking examination of a foundational American principle.

Achat du livre

• Année de publication: 2010
• Reliure: (souple)