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Presents a perspective on political philosophy, arguing against the conventional political philosophy pieties and defending a specific political position, which is identified as libertarian anarchy. This book includes a history of the concept of anarchy, and an examination of the possibility of anarchic societies.

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Political philosophy is dominated by a myth, the myth of the necessity of the state. The state is considered necessary for the provision of many things, but primarily for peace and security. This book presents a novel perspective on political philosophy, arguing against the conventional political philosophy pieties.

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A comprehensive interpretation of John Locke's solution to one of philosophy's enduring problems: free will and the nature of human agency. It shows us that Locke conceived free agency not just as the freedom to express oneself, but as including also the freedom to transcend oneself and act in accordance with "the good."

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After analyzing examples of specific approaches to freedom, and describing a theoretically and practically viable definition of liberty, the book suggests the possibility and ways of attaining the ideal.

The concept of liberty has been tarnished by propaganda, conflicting political claims, and uncritical usage.

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"Originally published as Lignes de Fuite, aA aaEditions de l'Aube, 2011."

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A sustained study of the work of Gilles Deleuze in relation to literature, which offers close readings of several nineteenth and twentieth-century literary texts.

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Religious belief requires imaginative engagement. If this is not to be confused with fantasy or wish fulfilment, we need some account of how the imagination can be used through images of salvation: symbols and sacred narratives. This book argues that the concept of imagination must play a core role in an anti-reductionist account.

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Determining which moral principles should guide political action is a vexing question in political theory. This book argues that John Locke's potential contribution to this debate - what Tuckness terms the 'legislative point of view' - has long been obscured by overemphasis on his doctrine of consent.

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John Locke's theory of personal identity underlies modern discussion of the nature of persons and selves - yet it is widely thought to be wrong. This book argues that in fact it is Locke's critics who are wrong, and that the famous objections to his theory are invalid.

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John Locke's theory of personal identity underlies all modern discussion of the nature of persons and selves - yet it is widely thought to be wrong. This book argues that in fact it is Locke's critics who are wrong, and that the famous objections to his theory are invalid.

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John Locke's "Essay Concerning Human Understanding" is a classic text, which laid out the basic principles of the Empiricism that was to characterise British Philosophy for centuries to come. This work explains the philosophical background against which the book was written and the key themes inherent in the text.

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John Locke's "Essay Concerning Human Understanding" is a classic text, which laid out the basic principles of the Empiricism that was to characterise British Philosophy for centuries to come. This work explains the philosophical background against which the book was written and the key themes inherent in the text.

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John Locke is a clear and lucid writer who wrote on many subjects and founded many new schools of thought. This title presents a concise and coherent overview of Locke. It is suitable for second- or third-year undergraduates who require more than just a simple introduction to his work and thought.

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John Locke is a clear and lucid writer who wrote on many subjects and founded many new schools of thought. This title presents a concise and coherent overview of Locke. It is suitable for second- or third-year undergraduates who require more than just a simple introduction to his work and thought.

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