Benjamin Constant and the Birth of French Liberalism [electronic resource] /
Vincent, K. Steven.author.
This book advances a new interpretation of the timing and character of French (and more broadly European) liberalism, and contributes to the ongoing debate concerning the place of morality, sociability, and conceptions of the "self" in modern liberal thought.
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Machine generated contents note: Benjamin Constant: the early years (1767-1795) -- The emergence of liberalism (1795-1797) -- Liberal dilemmas (1797-1802) -- Liberal culture:  sensibilité and Sociability -- Liberal pluralism and the Napoleonic empire (1802-1815) -- "Une philosophie engagée".
This book advances a new interpretation of the timing and character of French (and more broadly European) liberalism, and contributes to the ongoing debate concerning the place of morality, sociability, and conceptions of the "self" in modern liberal thought.
Constant, Benjamin, 1767-1830
France—History.
Civilization—History.
History, Modern.
Philosophy.
Europe—History.
Social history.
History of France.
Cultural History.
Modern History.
History of Philosophy.
European History.
Social History.