The Freedom Paradox: Towards a Post-Secular Ethics

A compelling exploration of freedom and ethics in the modern world by acclaimed author Clive Hamilton. In *The Freedom Paradox*, Hamilton offers a radical reconsideration of the meaning of freedom, proposing a "post-secular ethics" designed to transcend the prevailing mores of the post-1968 Western world. He argues that despite the abundance of personal and political freedoms, our "inner freedom"—our capacity for considered will and the very ethical foundation of society—has been compromised by a relentless focus on impulse and immediate gratification. Drawing deeply from the intellectual traditions of metaphysical philosophers such as Immanuel Kant and Arthur Schopenhauer, Hamilton develops a new theory of morality pertinent to our contemporary times. He posits that true inner freedom and acting in accordance with moral law are intrinsically linked and essential for achieving psychological maturity. This thought-provoking work challenges readers to rethink their understanding of self and society. This edition is a paperback in good condition.

• Author: Hamilton, Clive
• Publisher: Allen & Unwin
• Year: 2008
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good
• ISBN: 9781741755077