Alienation and Freedom

This text looks at modern capitalist societies to understand what it is that might be wrong for individuals. Schmitt focuses specifically on those who are alienated-those persons who have difficulty finding meaning in their lives, who lack confidence in themselves and trust in others and, finally, who are constantly distracted by consumer society.

List of contents

Preface -- Alienation and Freedom -- The History of the Concept of Alienation -- Alienation and the Human Condition -- The Social Roots of Alienation -- Alienation Limits Freedom

About the author

Schmitt, Richard

Summary

This text looks at modern capitalist societies to understand what it is that might be wrong for individuals. Schmitt focuses specifically on those who are alienated-those persons who have difficulty finding meaning in their lives, who lack confidence in themselves and trust in others and, finally, who are constantly distracted by consumer society.

Product details

• Authors: Richard Schmitt
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.08.2019
• EAN: 9780367314453
• ISBN: 978-0-367-31445-3
• No. of pages: 156
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories