Autonomy, Freedom and Rights: A Critique of Liberal Subjectivity by Emilio Santo

Description: Autonomy, Freedom and Rights by Emilio Santoro The most dangerous legacy of the hierarchical-dualist representation of the subject is the primacy given to reason in defining an individuals identity. It is rather the outcome of a process whereby individuals continuously re-define the shape of their individuality. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Autonomy, viewed as a subjects autonomous designing of her own distinctive "individuality", is not a constitutive problem for liberal theory. Since its earliest formulations, liberalism has taken it for granted that protecting rights is a sufficient guarantee for the primacy of individual subjectivity. The most dangerous legacy of the "hierarchical-dualist" representation of the subject is the primacy given to reason in defining an individuals identity. For the author, freedom is not a fixed measure. It is not the container of powers and rights defining an individuals role and identity. It is rather the outcome of a process whereby individuals continuously re-define the shape of their individuality. Freedom is everything that each of us manages to be in his or her active and uncertain opposition to external "pressures". Author Biography Santoro is Associate Professor of Philosophy and Sociology of Law in the Law Faculty at the University of Florence. Table of Contents 1. Individual Autonomy and Freedom.- 2. A Genealogical Approach.- 3. Neo-Contractarianism and the Double Order of Desires.- Conclusion.- References. Long Description Autonomy, viewed as a subjects autonomous designing of her own distinctive individuality, is not a constitutive problem for liberal theory. Since its earliest formulations, liberalism has taken it for granted that protecting rights is a sufficient guarantee for the primacy of individual subjectivity. The most dangerous legacy of the hierarchical-dualist representation of the subject is the primacy given to reason in defining an individuals identity. For Santoro freedom is not a fixed measure. It is not the container of powers and rights defining an individuals role and identity. It is rather the outcome of a process whereby individuals continuously re-define the shape of their individuality. Freedom is everything that each of us manages to be in his or her active and uncertain opposition to external pressures. Details ISBN140201404X Author Emilio Santoro Series Law and Philosophy Library Language English ISBN-10 140201404X ISBN-13 9781402014048 Media Book Format Hardcover Series Number 65 Year 2003 Publication Date 2003-05-31 Subtitle A Critique of Liberal Subjectivity Affiliation Department of History and Law, University of Florence, Italy Country of Publication United States Residence IT Birth 1963 Short Title AUTONOMY FREEDOM & RIGHTS 2003 Pages 294 Imprint Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Place of Publication New York, NY Illustrations X, 294 p. DOI 10.1023/b134276 AU Release Date 2003-05-31 NZ Release Date 2003-05-31 US Release Date 2003-05-31 UK Release Date 2003-05-31 Publisher Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Edition Description 2003 ed. Edition 2003rd Alternative 9789048163304 DEWEY 340.1 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96273006;

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