Originally published in 1942 this book brings together contribution from some of the finest thinkers and philosophers of the 20th century such as Boas, Croce, Einstein, Haldane, Mann, and Russell. The volume discusses the problem of Freedom from diverse points of view and offers a synthesis of issues and conclusions relating to freedom as a basis for action with a view to try and fill the gaps existent in the study of the nature of Man.
Edited by:
Ruth Nanda Anshen Imprint: Routledge Country of Publication: United Kingdom Volume: 1 Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Weight: 635g ISBN:9780367138486 ISBN 10: 0367138484 Series:Benedetto Croce: Collected Works Pages: 346 Publication Date:27 March 2019 Audience:
General/trade
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College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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ELT Advanced
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Primary
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
1. Prologue: Origin and Aim 2. Freedom in Political Thought 3. Freedom and Obligation 4. The Balance of Progress of Freedom in History 5. Liberty Among Primitive People 6. The Roots of Liberty 7. The Problem of Freedom 8. Freedom and Science 9. A Comparative Study of Freedom 10. The Contemporary Challenge to Freedom of Thought 11. Freedom for Education 12. Nationalism and the Future of Civilization 13. Freedom in the Personal Nexus 14. Freedom and Equality 15. The Conquest of Freedom 16. Freedom and Government 17. Democracy Reconsidered 18. Was Liberty Invented? 18. The Genetic Basis for Democracy and Freedom 19. Aspects of Freedom