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Subject(s)

• Green, Thomas Hill 1836-1882—Political and social views [Browse]
• Socialism—Philosophy [Browse]

Related work(s)

Tyler, Colin, 1968- Liberal socialism of Thomas Hill Green. [Browse]

Series

• British idealist studies. Series 3, Green ; [v. 6]. [More in this series]
• British idealist studies. Series 3, Green ; [v. 6] [More in this series]

Summary note

"This book presents a critical reconstruction of the social and political facets of Thomas Hill Green's liberal socialism. It explores the complex relationships Green sees between human nature, personal freedom, the common good, rights and the state. It explores Green's analysis of free exchange, his critique of capitalism and his defence of trade union activity and the cooperative movement. It establishes that Green gives only grudging support to welfarism, which he saw as a conservative mechanism in effect if not conscious design. It is shown that he believes state provision of welfare to be justified only to the extent that peasants and the proletariat lack a culture and institutions which enable them to assert themselves against abusive landlords and capitalists. Ultimately, it is shown that Green's guiding ideal is the creation of a eudaimonically-enriching kingdom of ends, which favours the creation of a dynamic and free society driven by mass participation through decentralised social and political institutions. This book builds on Colin Tyler's 'The metaphysics of self-realisation and freedom (2010)', although it can also be read as a freestanding work"--provided by publisher.

Bibliographic references

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Action note

Committed to retain in perpetuity — ReCAP Shared Collection (HUL)

Contents

• 1. From metaphysics to practical philosophy.
• 2. Social practices and the true good.
• 3. The common good.
• 4. The social reformer as the self-realising individual.
• 5. Further issues regarding Green's attitude to progress.
• 6. Recognition, rights, duties and obligations.
• 7. Sovereignty and the Greenian state.
• 8. Democracy and the conscientious rebel.
• 9. The principles of Green's political economy.
• 10. Capitalism, cooperatives, trade unions and the welfare state.
• 11. Conclusion.

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ISBN

• 9781845402174 (hbk.)
• 1845402170 (hbk.)

OCLC

809564344

RCP

H - S

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