Critique of freedom : the central problem of modernity

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Critique of freedom : the central problem of modernity

Otfried Höffe ; translated by Nils F. Schott

The University of Chicago Press, c2020

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Kritik der Freiheit : das Grundproblem der Moderne

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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In this ambitious book, philosopher Otfried Hoeffe provides a sophisticated account of the principle of freedom and its role in the project of modernity. Hoeffe addresses a set of complex questions concerning the possibility of political justice and equity in the modern world, the destruction of nature, the dissolving of social cohesion, and the deregulation of uncontrollable markets. Through these considerations, he shows how the idea of freedom is central to modernity, and he assesses freedom's influence in a number of cultural dimensions, including the natural, economic and social, artistic and scientific, political, ethical, and personal-metaphysical. Neither rejecting nor defending freedom and modernity, he instead explores both from a Kantian point of view, looking closely at the facets of freedom's role and the fundamental position it has taken at the heart of modern life. Expanding beyond traditional philosophy, Critique of Freedom develops the building blocks of a critical theory of technology, environmental protection, economics, politics, medicine, and education. With a sophisticated yet straightforward style, Hoeffe draws on a range of disciplines in order to clearly distinguish and appreciate the many meanings of freedom and the indispensable role they play in liberal society.

Table of Contents

Preface 1. Putting Freedom and Modernity to the Test Part I: Freedom from Natural Constraints 2. External Cultivation: Technology 3. Medicine 4. Inner Cultivation: Education to Freedom Part II: Freedom in Economy and Society 5. Enlightened Liberalism 6. Free Market: Vision or Illusion? 7. Justice in the Name of Freedom 8. Free Society Part III: Science and Art 9. Knowledge and Freedom 10. Freedom and Creativity: Art Part IV: Political Freedom 11. Constitutional Democracy 12. Liberties 13. Minimal Citizen, State Citizen, World Citizen 14. Sovereignty in an Age of Globalization 15. A Liberal Global Order Part V: Personal Freedom 16. A New Conflict of the Faculties 17. Personal Autonomy 18. On the Price of Freedom 19. Retrospection: Freedom and Modernity Notes Index

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