T.H. Green's Theory of Positive Freedom

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This book uncovers the philosophical foundations of a tradition of ethical socialism best represented in the work of R.H. Tawney, tracing its roots back to the work of T.H. Green. Green and his colleagues developed a philosophy that rejected the atomistic individualism and empiricist assumptions that underpinned classical liberalism and helped to found a new political ideology based around four notions: the common good; a positive view of freedom; equality of opportunity; and an expanded role for the state. The book shows how Tawney adopted the key features of the idealists' philosophical settlement and used them to help shape his own notions of true freedom and equality, thereby establishing a tradition of thought which remains relevant in British politics today.
Source: History of Political Thought

Credit: P.A. Monaghan

"Closely written, broadly informative on Green's political theory, doubtless open to disagreements on his metaphysical account, Wempe's book may serve to indicate the importance of the latter when present in an author's work."

Credit: Luke O'Sullivan

"Anyone seeking an overview of the place of liberty in Green's thought will find Wempe's study helpful... [It] certainly ought to be of interest to students of the history of political philosophy in the Victorian era."

Source: Times Higher Education Supplement

Credit: Thom Brooks

"Wempe makes a powerful case both for his interpretation of Green's theory of positive freedom and positive freedom more generally."

Source: Victorian Studies

Credit: Andrew Vincent

"Wempe's book is rich in scholarly content and argument and embodies a deep knowledge of Green's works that repays intensive study."
Hardcover
- Publication Date: 30 April 2003
- ISBN-13: 9780907845324
- Extent: Main content page count : 300
- Code: 907845320
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 21 x 2.5 cm
- Weight: 750 grams
- List Price: £30.00
- ONIX Version 2.1, Version 3

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Title: T.H. Green's Theory of Positive Freedom
Author: Ben Wempe
Collection: British Idealist Studies, Series 3: Green
Language: English
Publisher: Imprint Academic
Imprint: Imprint Academic

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