Offering a challenging approach to the discussion of one of the central concepts in the life of Western civilization, the author's views about the nature of freedom and the conditions under which we can hope to enjoy it, are aimed at those who want political systems combined with personal values.
John Macmurray MC was a Scottish philosopher. His thought moved beyond the modern tradition begun by Descartes and continued in Britain by Locke, Berkeley and Hume. He made contributions in the fields of political science, religion, education, and philosophy in a long career of writing, teaching, and public speaking. After retirement he became a Quaker.