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"Liberalism" from Leonard Trelawny Hobhouse. British liberal political theorist and sociologist (1864-1929).

The modern State is the distinctive product of a unique civilization. But it is a product which is still in the making, and a part of the process is a struggle between new and old principles of social order. To understand the new, which is our main purpose, we must first cast... Read Full Overview

In Liberalism, L. T. Hobhouse explains the philosophy of what he calls "liberal socialism." Liberalism, as Hobhouse defines it, is the freedom from coercion. Crucially, this means freedom not only from government coercion, but from all forms of coercion, including economic coercion... Read Full Overview

Gain insight into the key tenets of modern liberalism through this classic work by one of the movement's founding theorists. From individual rights to social justice, Hobhouse's rigorous analysis of liberal philosophy remains a cornerstone of political theory. Highly recommended... Read Full Overview

Liberalism, by L.T. Hobhouse, is a classic political science text. The modern State is the distinctive product of a unique civilization. But it is a product which is still in the making, and a part of the process is a struggle between new and old principles of social order. To... Read Full Overview

Liberalism, has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire... Read Full Overview

In Liberalism, L. T. Hobhouse explains the philosophy of what he calls "liberal socialism." Liberalism, as Hobhouse defines it, is the freedom from coercion. Crucially, this means freedom not only from government coercion, but from all forms... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

The modern State is the distinctive product of a unique civilization. But it is a product which is still in the making, and a part of the process is a struggle between new and old principles of social order. To understand the new, which is our main purpose, we must first cast... Read Full Overview

Professor Leonard Trelawny Hobhouse (1864-1929) was a British liberal politician, one of the theorists of social liberalism. He worked as an academic and a journalist: he was the first professor of sociology appointed in a British university. He distinguished between property... Read Full Overview