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| ISBN: | 0511004559
9780511004551
9780511583339
0511583338
9780521624114
0521624118
9780521035422
0521035422
0521624118
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| Notes: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 234-240) and index.
Print version record.
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| Summary: | Are liberalism and perfectionism compatible? In this study Steven Wall presents and defends a perfectionist account of political morality that takes issue with many currently fashionable liberal ideas but retains the strong liberal commitment to the ideal of personal autonomy. He begins by critically discussing the most influential version of anti-perfectionist liberalism, examining the main arguments that have been offered in its defence. He then clarifies the ideal of personal autonomy, presents an account of its value and shows that a strong commitment to personal autonomy is fully compatible with an endorsement of perfectionist political action designed to promote valuable pursuits and discourage base ones.
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| Other form: | Print version: Wall, Steven, 1967- Liberalism, perfectionism and restraint. Cambridge, England ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1998 0521624118
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