A General Theory of Authority

by Yves R. Simon

Book Overview

A General Theory of Authority was first printed in 1962 and is a classic treatment of authority and its relation to justice, life, truth, and order. In recent years, authority has been seen as an enemy of freedom, autonomy, and development. In this book, the renowned philosopher Yves R. Simon, himself a passionate proponent of liberty, analyzes the idea of authority and definds it as an essential concomitant of liberty. Simon sees authority...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0268010048
• ISBN13: 9780268010041
• Release Date: February 1991
• Publisher: University of Notre Dame Press
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.4" x 7.9"