Autonomy and Liberalism
Autonomy and Liberalism by Ben Colburn, published by Routledge on July 8, 2013, is a 176-page exploration of a specific form of liberal political theory. The author presents liberalism as a political framework centered on the value of autonomy, defined as the ability of individuals to determine what is valuable and to live in accordance with those decisions. This perspective aims to address various challenges within liberal political theory, asserting that it represents the most defensible approach currently available.
Readers will find that Colburn not only critiques existing dominant theories of liberalism but also outlines the practical implications of his views across educational, economic, and social policy. The book serves as a comprehensive examination of the foundations and consequences of this liberal perspective, appealing to those interested in philosophy, political science, and political ideologies. Through this analysis, Colburn offers insights that may contribute to a radical liberal political agenda, making it relevant for both philosophers and politicians.
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This book concerns the foundations and implications of a particular form of liberal political theory. Colburn argues that one should see liberalism as a political theory committed to the value of autonomy, understood as consisting in an agent deciding for oneself what is valuable and living life in accordance with that decision. Understanding liberalism this way offers solutions to various problems that beset liberal political theory, on various levels. On the theoretical level, Colburn claims that this position is the only defensible theory of liberalism in current circulation, arguing that other more dominant theories are either self-contradictory or unattractive on closer inspection. And on the practical level, Colburn draws out the substantive commitments of this position in educational, economic, and social policy. Hence, the study provides a blueprint for a radical liberal political agenda which will be of interest to philosophers and to politicians alike.
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