What is Freedom?: Conversations with Historians, Philosophers, and Activists

This book explores the concept of freedom from various perspectives, featuring interviews with historians, philosophers, and activists. It introduces contemporary ideas and debates about freedom and presents them in an engaging conversational format.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 11 November 2021
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc

We all experience a sense of freedom in how we perceive, engage with, and embrace or reject our political and economic institutions. However, what exactly is this elusive concept? Where did it originate? How should we theoretically define it? And how should we pursue it in practice?

For the past two years, activist Toby Buckle, the host of the renowned Political Philosophy Podcast, has embarked on a remarkable journey to explore the depths of freedom's meanings and applications in the modern world. Through a series of accessible interviews, this volume presents the reader with a diverse range of contemporary ideas and debates about freedom from various perspectives, all presented in an engaging conversational format.

Featuring a foreword by Cécile Fabre, the book showcases contributions from renowned scholars and activists such as Elizabeth Anderson, Mary Frances Berry, Ian Dunt, Michael Freeden, Nancy Hirschmann, Omar Khan, Dale Martin, Orlando Patterson, Phillip Pettit, John Skorupski, Peter Tatchell, and Zephyr Teachout.

This comprehensive volume offers a valuable exploration of freedom, shedding light on its multifaceted nature and its profound impact on our lives. Whether you are a student, scholar, or simply interested in understanding the world around you, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of this essential concept.

Weight: 388g
Dimension: 144 x 217 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780197572214