Siedentop, Larry
Inventing the Individual: The Origins of Western Liberalism
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141009544
- author:
- Siedentop, Larry
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 12.8 x 2.6 x 19.7 cm
- Genre:
- History, Political History, Democracy,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Inventing the Individual: The Origins of Western Liberalism by Larry Siedentop This book offers a fresh perspective on the origins of Western liberalism, tracing the evolution of moral beliefs that underpin modern societies. Siedentop argues that the core of liberal democracy emerged much earlier than commonly thought, drawing on the ideas of Christian thinkers from the Middle Ages. The author explores how the moral revolution of the early church, which emphasized human freedom and universal potential, laid the groundwork for the social revolution that replaced traditional hierarchies with the concept of the individual. This transformation, Siedentop contends, was a gradual process that took place over several centuries, with key contributions from canon lawyers, theologians, and philosophers of the time. By re-examining the roots of liberalism, Siedentop sheds new light on the development of modern societies and government. His thought-provoking analysis is both magisterial and accessible, making this book an essential read for anyone interested in the history of ideas and the foundations of Western democracy.
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