On Freedom is a book that explores the concept of freedom and its importance in our lives. It challenges the common misconception that freedom is the absence of state power and instead argues that true freedom is the ability to thrive and take risks for our desired futures. The author draws on the work of philosophers and political dissidents, as well as contemporary thinkers, to identify the practices and attitudes that will allow us to design a government in which we and future generations can flourish. The book is both intimate and ambitious, forging a new consensus rooted in a politics of abundance, generosity, and grace. It has been praised by many prominent figures, including Anne Applebaum, Philippe Sands, and President Zelensky.

Format: Hardback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 19 September 2024
Publisher: Vintage Publishing

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ** A WATERSTONES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR **

Visionary ... buy or borrow this book,read it,take it to heart

OBSERVER

‘Everyone who cares about freedom should read this book

ANNE APPLEBAUM

‘Passionate,intimate,compelling – a clarion call

PHILIPPE SANDS

A brilliant exploration of freedom – what it is,how its been misunderstood,and why its our only chance for survival from the acclaimed,bestselling author of On Tyranny

Freedom is our great commitment,but we have lost sight of what it means – leading us into crisis. Too many of us look at freedom as the absence of state power: we think were free if we can do and say as we please. But true freedom isnt so much freedom from,as freedom to – the freedom to thrive,to take risks for futures we choose by working together. Freedom is the value that makes all other values possible.

Drawing on the work of philosophers and political dissidents,conversations with contemporary thinkers and his own experiences,Snyder identifies the practices and attitudes that will allow us to design a government in which we and future generations can flourish. Intimate yet ambitious,this book forges a new consensus rooted in a politics of abundance,generosity and grace.

On Tyranny inspired millions around the world to fight for freedom;

On Freedom helps us see exactly what were fighting for. It is a thrilling intellectual journey and a tour de force of political philosophy.

‘In these hard times for liberty, On Freedom makes the case that freedom,once explored and understood,is the way forward

PRESIDENT ZELENSKY

* New York Times bestseller list,6 Oct 24*.

Weight: 582g
Dimension: 240 x 160 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781847928054