This collection of essays explores the significant contributions of T. H. Green, an influential English idealist thinker. Leading experts critically examine his ideas in ethics, metaphysics, and political philosophy, highlighting their relevance to contemporary debates and providing fresh insights into his thought.
A Phenomenological Perspective
The book presents a fresh phenomenological interpretation of T.H. Green's philosophy and political theory, exploring his concepts of human practice, moral ideas, the common good, freedom, and human rights. It positions Green within the Kantian and Husserlian transcendental tradition, reconstructing his idealism to reveal its relevance to modern discussions surrounding moral agency, the distinctions between positive and negative freedom, and the justification of human rights.
A Phenomenological Perspective
The book presents a phenomenological interpretation of T.H. Green's philosophy and political theory, exploring key concepts such as human practice, the moral idea, and the common good. It positions Green within the tradition of Kantian and Husserlian transcendentalism, reconstructing his idealism to highlight its relevance in current discussions about moral agency, freedom, and the justification of human rights. This analysis aims to clarify Green's contributions to contemporary philosophical debates.
Focusing on the relevance of positive and negative freedom, this book revives discussions that lost prominence in the late twentieth century. It draws on the foundational ideas of thinkers like Constant, Green, and Berlin, highlighting their historical contributions to the understanding of freedom. By exploring these concepts, the author emphasizes their significance in contemporary debates, making a case for their continued importance in today's socio-political landscape.