Individualism: A Reader

by Wilhelm von Humboldt and E.J. Koh

Book Overview

Individualism is one of most criticized and least understood ideas in social and political thought. Is individualism the ability to act independently amidst a web of social forces? A vital element of personal liberty and a shield against conformity? Does it lead to or away from unifying individuals with communities? Individualism: A Reader provides a wealth of illuminating essays from the 17th to the early 20th centuries. In 26 selections from 25...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1939709636
• ISBN13: 9781939709639
• Release Date: April 2015
• Publisher: Cato Institute
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.2" x 7.9"