Humboldt, Wilhelm Von
The Limits of State Action
- ISBN 13:
- 9780865971097
- author:
- Humboldt, Wilhelm Von
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Liberty Fund Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1993
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 230 mm X 155 mm
- Genre:
- Political science & theory
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Wilhelm von Humboldt's central argument in The Limits of State Action is that human development in its richest diversity is of paramount importance. This foundational principle underlies his discussion of freedom and individual responsibility, offering a unique perspective on the role of liberty in shaping individual potential.
The book explores the relationship between liberty and state intervention, examining criteria for permitting the state to limit individual actions while confining it to its proper bounds. Humboldt's work combines ancient concerns with modern notions of negative liberty, providing valuable insights into classical liberal political thought.
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