There Is No Free Society
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There Is No Free Society
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Author : Georges Palante
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2019-10-23
There Is No Free Society written by Georges Palante and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-23 with categories.
A "free society" is an impossibility. The libertarian and anarchist criticism of the State is not enough, since society will always remain, and social constraint is far more insidious; it: "fetters the individual with a thousand small, invisible ties, aiming to transform him into a good herdling." In these essays, Georges Palante not only demolishes the "social dogmas" but builds on their ruins, substituting hypothesis, sensibility and intuition for dogma, and in place of obedience to the social machine, he offers strategies by which the individual can retain its uniqueness and live in peace, while navigating around the crushing tentacles of state and society. Palante's critique of the hive mind, and his defense of individual liberty and the inner self, are more necessary than ever: the herd mentality seems well-placed for global domination through smart phones, Google and social media, all-pervasive advertising and political messaging, as well as thorough and constant electronic surveillance by governmental and commercial entities. The remnant of independent minds will resonate with what Palante has to say. Most of the selections offered here are presented in their first ever English editions: "Individual Consciousness and Social Consciousness", "Socialism and Individualism", "The Social Dogmatisms and the Liberation of the Individual", "Anarchism and Individualism", and "The Moral Antinomies between the Individual and Society".This second edition has been revised in its entirety, expanded with a new chapter, and now has a fully functional and linked table of contents.
Foundations Of Free Society Translated To Malayalam
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Author : Eamonn Butler
language : ml
Publisher: Centre for Public Policy Research
Release Date : 2013
Foundations Of Free Society Translated To Malayalam written by Eamonn Butler and has been published by Centre for Public Policy Research this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Political Science categories.
Economic and political crises have often led to attacks on freedom. During the Great Depression all the major economies restricted trade by raising tariffs. This knee-jerk reaction only aggravated geo-political tensions and further increased economic hardship. The emergence of radical socialist regimes led to total oppression of civil, political and economic liberties in half the world. More recently, the events of 9/11 and the US reaction have set in motion policies that have sacrificed freedom in an attempt to increase security. Similarly, the global financial crisis that began in 2008, and which was also germinated on US soil, has been followed by increasing controls, regulations and protections. Instead of relying on the creative destruction principle of free markets, governments on both sides of the Atlantic have used huge amounts of taxpayers’ money to bail out failing businesses. Threats to freedom abound. A quarter of a century ago, the world embraced ‘glasnost’ in the Soviet Union and then celebrated the fall of the Berlin Wall. But new challenges have now emerged in the form of neo-nationalism in Europe and radicalism in the Middle East. Both trends will reduce freedom if they go unchecked. In Europe, this reversion to nationalism, and even racism, is taking place despite a relatively high degree of political freedom – a functioning democracy exists. In the Middle East, the rise of religious radicalism is less surprising – neither market nor democracy is in good shape. Despite these problems, individuals in the 21st century are in many respects freer than their predecessors in the previous century. The information and communication technology revolution has brought down all kinds of barriers. In China, for example, Li Chengpeng is a prominent writer and social critic: his Sina Weibo blog has nearly six million followers. And, during the Arab Spring, social media helped bring about widespread political and social progress. If information is power, then information technology has empowered the individual. Geographical boundaries remain, but they are becoming increasingly irrelevant. In this context, the publication of Eamonn Butler’s monograph could not be more timely. Foundations of a Free Society is a welcome addition to the family of modern primers on liberty. Butler’s unique skill lies in his ability to express complex and highly influential ideas in plain English. He also successfully undermines the arguments of critics and opponents with real-world examples that illustrate his ideas and support the theoretical arguments. This Occasional Paper is therefore an excellent introductory text for those who would like to understand the basic principles of a free society. It will be particularly helpful for those promoting freedom in countries where these principles remain largely unknown, as well as for those protecting freedom in places where traditional liberties are under assault.
Sociology For The South
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Author : George Fitzhugh
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2015-07-12
Sociology For The South written by George Fitzhugh and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-12 with Political Science categories.
Excerpt from Sociology for the South: Or the Failure of Free Society Known amongst us. But as our book is intended to prove that we are indebted to domestic slavery for our happy exemption from the social af ictions that have originated this philosophy, it became necessary and appropriate that we should employ this new word in our title. The fact that, before the institution Of Free Society, there was no such term, and that it is not in use in slave countries, now, shows pretty clearly that Slave Society, ancient and modern, has ever been in so happy a condition, so exempt from ailments, that no doctors have arisen to treat it of its complaints, or to propose remedies for their cure. The term, there fore, is not only appropriate to the subject and the occasion, but pregnantly suggestive Of facts and argu. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."
Foundations Of A Free Society
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Author : Gregory Salmieri
language : en
Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Press
Release Date : 2019-03-15
Foundations Of A Free Society written by Gregory Salmieri and has been published by University of Pittsburgh Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-15 with Philosophy categories.
Foundations of a Free Society brings together some of the most knowledgeable Ayn Rand scholars and proponents of her philosophy, as well as notable critics, putting them in conversation with other intellectuals who also see themselves as defenders of capitalism and individual liberty. United by the view that there is something importantly right—though perhaps also much wrong—in Rand’s political philosophy, contributors reflect on her views with the hope of furthering our understandings of what sort of society is best and why. The volume provides a robust elaboration and defense of the foundation of Rand’s political philosophy in the principle that force paralyzes and negates the functioning of reason; it offers an in-depth scholarly discussion of Rand’s view on the nature of individual rights and the role of government in defending them; it deals extensively with the similarities and differences between Rand’s thought and the libertarian tradition (to which she is often assimilated) and objections to her positions arising from this tradition; it explores Rand’s relation to the classical liberal tradition, specifically with regard to her defense of freedom of the intellect; and it discusses her views on the free market, with special attention to the relation between these views and those of the Austrian school of economics.
Science In A Free Society
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Author : Paul Feyerabend
language : en
Publisher: Verso Books
Release Date : 2017-11-10
Science In A Free Society written by Paul Feyerabend and has been published by Verso Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-10 with Science categories.
No study in the philosophy of science created such controversy in the seventies as Paul Feyerabend's Against Method. In this work, Feyerabend reviews that controversy, and extends his critique beyond the problem of scientific rules and methods, to the social function and direction of science today. In the first part of the book, he launches a sustained and irreverent attack on the prestige of science in the West. The lofty authority of the "expert" claimed by scientists is, he argues, incompatible with any genuine democracy, and often merely serves to conceal entrenched prejudices and divided opinions with the scientific community itself. Feyerabend insists that these can and should be subjected to the arbitration of the lay population, whose closes interests they constantly affect-as struggles over atomic energy programs so powerfully attest. Calling for far greater diversity in the content of education to facilitate democratic decisions over such issues, Feyerabend recounts the origin and development of his own ideas-successively engaged by Brecht, Ehrenhaft, Popper, Mill and Lakatos-in a spirited intellectual self-portrait. Science in a Free Society is a striking intervention into one of the most topical debates in contemporary culture and politics.
The Free Society In Crisis
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Author : David Selbourne
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019
The Free Society In Crisis written by David Selbourne and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with History categories.
How stable are free societies today? This book argues that they are under threat from "market free-choice" and "moral free-choice," two sides of the same coin which between them, the author warns, threaten to tear civil society apart. Market free-choice is the prevailing economic ideology that gives free reign to market forces, even when they ride roughshod over communities and whole nations. Moral free-choice, the other side of the coin, is the notion of individual rights without any sense of civic responsibility. The result of such ultra-individualism in economic and moral practice is the malaise we find ourselves in today- a lost sense of place, community, and belonging, as well as dismissiveness and unawareness of the lessons of the past. In the wake of these destructive trends, this book reminds us that personal well-being is dependent in large part upon the maintenance of a coherent civic and moral order. A society consisting of isolated individuals focused solely on personal rights with no regard for the foundation of their freedoms will soon see that foundation crumble through neglect. By the same token, a society that routinely sacrifices equality of opportunity and economic fairness to the forces of the global marketplace creates dangerous tensions between the few haves and the many have-nots. Reminding the reader of the aspirations and largely-forgotten writings of America's founding fathers, the book concludes by pointing to the principles of what the author calls the "true commonwealth" as an alternative to today's political, ethical, and social disorders.
Liberalism And The Free Society In 2021
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Author : Brad Lips
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-06-09
Liberalism And The Free Society In 2021 written by Brad Lips and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-06-09 with Business & Economics categories.
In 2021, the world is emerging from an extraordinary health crisis. It now confronts an extraordinary freedom crisis. Brad Lips's Liberalism and the Free Society 2021 takes a sober look at how institutions of liberal democracy are now tested - in the U.S. and worldwide - by lockdowns, cronyism, cancel culture, and more. Exploring trends from the Global Index of Economic Mentality and drawing insights from an international network of experts and activists, Liberalism and the Free Society 2021 offers readers a deeper understanding of the fragility of freedom's future. Importantly, the book also shares reasons for hope as well as a path forward for building a larger coalition around the timeless values that sustain free societies.
The Freedom To Read
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Author : American Library Association
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1953
The Freedom To Read written by American Library Association and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1953 with Libraries categories.
Full Employment In A Free Society Works Of William H Beveridge
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Author : William H. Beveridge
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-11-27
Full Employment In A Free Society Works Of William H Beveridge written by William H. Beveridge and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-27 with Business & Economics categories.
Beveridge defined full employment as a state where there are slightly more vacant jobs than there are available workers, or not more than 3% of the total workforce. This book discusses how this goal might be achieved, beginning with the thesis that because individual employers are not capable of creating full employment, it must be the responsibility of the state. Beveridge claimed that the upward pressure on wages, due to the increased bargaining strength of labour, would be eased by rising productivity, and kept in check by a system of wage arbitration. The cooperation of workers would be secured by the common interest in the ideal of full employment. Alternative measures for achieving full employment included Keynesian-style fiscal regulation, direct control of manpower, and state control of the means of production. The impetus behind Beveridge's thinking was social justice and the creation of an ideal new society after the war. The book was written in the context of an economy which would have to transfer from wartime direction to peace time. It was then updated in 1960, following a decade where the average unemployment rate in Britain was in fact nearly 1.5%.
The Free Society
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Author : Edward Carpenter
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005-12-01
The Free Society written by Edward Carpenter and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-12-01 with categories.
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.