The concepts of freedom and equality lie at the heart of much contemporary political debate. But how, exactly, are these concepts to be understood? And do they really represent desirable political values? Norman begins from the premise that freedom and equality are rooted in human experience, and thus have a real and objective content. He then argues that the attempt to clarify these concepts is therefore not just a matter of idle philosophical speculation, but also a matter of practical politics, for the philosophical conclusions we reach also have important implications for the day-to-day world of political action. Touching on the work of such influential thinkers as John Stuart Mill, Berlin, Hayek, Nozick, Rawls, and Williams, this book serves as a valuable introduction to the central issues in political philosophy.
- ISBN10 0198275269
- ISBN13 9780198275268
- Publish Date 2 April 1987
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 14 March 1991
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Oxford University Press
- Format Paperback (UK Trade)
- Pages 186
- Language English