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Why Liberalism Works
How True Liberal Values Produce a Freer, More Equal, Prosperous World for All
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This compelling work is suited for readers interested in politics, economics, philosophy, and current affairs, especially those who value Enlightenment thought and thoughtful discussions on liberty and equality.
An insightful and passionately written book explaining why a return to Enlightenment ideals is good for the world
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An insightful and passionately written book explaining why a return to Enlightenment ideals is good for the world
"Beginning with the simple but fertile idea that people should not push other people around, Deirdre McCloskey presents an elegant defence of 'true liberalism' as opposed to its well-meaning rivals on the left and the right. Erudite, but marvellously accessible and written in a style that is at once colloquial and astringent."—Stanley Fish
The greatest challenges facing humankind, according to Deirdre McCloskey, are poverty and tyranny, both of which hold people back. Arguing for a return to true liberal values, this engaging and accessible book develops, defends, and demonstrates how embracing the ideas first espoused by eighteenth-century philosophers like Locke, Smith, Voltaire, and Wollstonecraft is good for everyone.
With her trademark wit and deep understanding, McCloskey shows how the adoption of Enlightenment ideals of liberalism has propelled the freedom and prosperity that define the quality of a full life. In her view, liberalism leads to equality, but equality does not necessarily lead to liberalism. Why Liberalism Works is an optimistic philosophy that depends on the power of rhetoric rather than coercion, and on ethics, free speech, and facts in order to thrive.
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Reviewers praise McCloskey's erudite yet accessible prose. Robert Colvile in The Times notes the book’s simultaneously scholarly and conversational style. Economist Russ Roberts appreciates the clarity and insight brought to often overlooked topics. Tyler Cowen admires McCloskey's humane liberal philosophy. Stanley Fish lauds the elegant defence of true liberalism, describing the writing as both colloquial and astringent.
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ISBN: 9780300235081
Publisher: Yale University Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 10 December 2019
Country: United States
Imprint: Yale University Press
Audience: General / adult
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Spine width: 27.0mm
Width: 156.0mm
Height: 235.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 400
About the Author
Deirdre Nansen McCloskey has been distinguished professor of economics and history and professor of English and communications at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She is the author of numerous books, including Bourgeois Equality: How Ideas, Not Capital or Institutions, Enriched the World.
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