About the book
A General Theory of Authority was first printed in 1962 and is a classic treatment of authority and its relation to justice, life, truth, and order. In recent years, authority has been seen as an enemy of freedom, autonomy, and development. In this book, the renowned philosopher Yves R. Simon, himself a passionate proponent of liberty, analyzes the idea of authority and definds it as an essential concomitant of liberty. Simon sees authority as the catalyst necessary to bring together the seemingly disparate demands of liberty on one hand and order on the other.
Simon’s perceptive discussion of how authority differs from law enables him to highlight the effective and personal role that authority can play in the life of the individual and for the good of the community.
Editions of A General Theory of Authority
- Hardcover
- ISBN 8011477
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780268005313
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780268010041
- PDF
- ISBN 9780268182106
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A General Theory of Authority was first printed in 1962 and is a classic treatment of authority and its relation to justice, life, truth, and order. In recent years, authority has been seen as an enemy of freedom, autonomy, and development. In this book, the renowned philosopher Yves R. Simon, himself a passionate proponent of liberty, analyzes the idea of authority and definds it as an essential concomitant of liberty. Simon sees authority as the catalyst necessary to bring together the seemingly disparate demands of liberty on one hand and order on the other.
Simon’s perceptive discussion of how authority differs from law enables him to highlight the effective and personal role that authority can play in the life of the individual and for the good of the community.
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What is A General Theory of Authority about?
A General Theory of Authority was first printed in 1962 and is a classic treatment of authority and its relation to justice, life, truth, and order. In recent years, authority has been seen as an enemy of freedom, autonomy, and development. In this book, the renowned philosopher Yves R. Simon, himself a passionate proponent of liberty, analyzes the idea of authority and definds it as an essential concomitant of liberty. Simon sees authority as the catalyst necessary to bring together the seemingly disparate demands of liberty on one hand and order on the other.
Simon’s perceptive discussion of how authority differs from law enables him to highlight the effective and personal role that authority can play in the life of the individual and for the good of the community.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in A General Theory of Authority?
Philosophy and Religion > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Social and political philosophy
Where can I read a sample of A General Theory of Authority?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/8011477
How long is A General Theory of Authority and how many pages does it have?
A General Theory of Authority has 176 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book A General Theory of Authority?
Yves R. Simon
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
A General Theory of Authority is available as hardcover(ISBN 8011477) and hardcover(ISBN 9780268005313) and paperback(ISBN 9780268010041) and pdf(ISBN 9780268182106)
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