Inventing The Individual by Larry Siedentop
The Origins of Western Liberalism
This insightful work explores the evolution of Western individualism, tracing its roots back to the transformative ideas of early Christianity. It argues that the concept of the individual as a moral and autonomous entity emerged from the Christian emphasis on the equality of souls, which gradually reshaped social and political structures in medieval Europe. By examining the shift from ancient communal identities to the modern notion of individual rights and freedoms, the book provides a compelling narrative of how religious and philosophical developments laid the groundwork for contemporary Western liberalism.
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- Published
- 2014
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-450
- Original Language
- English
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