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Smith, George H., 1949-

The system of liberty : themes in the history of classical liberalism / George H. Smith. - 1 online resource (ix, 225 pages)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Liberalism, old and new -- 2. Liberalism and the public good -- 3. Liberal ideology and political philosophy -- 4. Sovereign state, sovereign self -- 5. The anarchy game -- 6. The radical edge of liberalism -- 7. The idea of freedom -- 8. Conflicts in classical liberalism -- 9. Individualism -- 10. Methodological individualism.

"This book demonstrates a conceptual unity within the manifestations of classical liberalism by tracing the history of several interrelated and reinforcing themes"--

ISBN: 9780511793325 (electronic bk.) 0511793324 (electronic bk.) 9781107341425 (electronic bk.) 1107341426 (electronic bk.) 9781107345171 1107345170 1299773117 9781299773110 (pbk.) (pbk.)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Liberalism.
Liberty.
Individualism.
Freedom
Libéralisme.
Liberté.
liberalism.
freedom.
POLITICAL SCIENCE--History & Theory.
Individualism.
Liberalism.
Liberty.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: JC574 / .S54 2013eb

Dewey Class. No.: 320.51/2