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Being and Freedom is a panoramic account of ethics in Europe from the French Revolution to the end of the nineteenth century. John Skorupski explores the interaction of philosophical ideas with social influences across Europe during this period, including Kantian ethics, Hegel's holism, and the British utilitarian tradition.
List of contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- 1.: Freedom and the French Revolution
- 2.: Freedom in Kant s Revolution
- 3.: Freedom and Faith Between Kant and Hegel
- 4.: Freedom and Spirit: Hegel
- 5.: Retrospect: France and Germany
- 6.: Ethics in the Anglo-Scottish Enlightenment
- 7.: Freedom and Well-Being: Mill
- 8.: Green and Sidgwick: Idealism and Utilitarianism at the End of the Century
- 9.: Concluding Reflection
- Appendix: The two revolutions
- Further Reading
- References
About the author
John Skorupski is a British philosopher with strong interests in history and social science. He was born in Italy of Polish parents, coming to Britain when just a few months old. He graduated in philosophy and economics from the University of Cambridge and has held philosophy posts in Glasgow, Sheffield, and St Andrews Universities. His books include Symbol and Theory (Cambridge, 1976), John Stuart Mill (Routledge, 1989), Ethical Explorations (OUP, 2000), and The Domain of Reasons (OUP, 2010). He is married to Barbara and has two daughters, Katharine and Julia. He and his wife live in London.
Summary
Being and Freedom is a panoramic account of ethics in Europe from the French Revolution to the end of the nineteenth century. John Skorupski explores the interaction of philosophical ideas with social influences across Europe during this period, including Kantian ethics, Hegel's holism, and the British utilitarian tradition.
