On Human Conduct (Masterplots II: Nonfiction Series)
At a glance:
- Author: Michael Oakeshott
- First Published: 1975
- Type of Work: Philosophy
- Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy
- Subjects: Freedom, Values, Politics, Individuality, Ethics, Human behavior, Government, Thought or thinking
Form and Content
Michael Oakeshott, a distinguished British philosopher who is usually referred to as a conservative, wrote On Human Conduct in order to summarize a half century of theorizing about government and political activity. Interested in “an engagement in understanding,” Oakeshott attempts to construct a general theory of political life, and he insists that he is not attempting to advance a particular ideology or political agenda. Oakeshott’s values, however, have a great impact upon the conclusions of the book. With his strong commitment to individual...
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