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Coercion and Constraints in Liberal Society: Revised and Expanded Edition

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By Charles Fried

Coercion and Constraints in Liberal Society is a seminal work in political philosophy that explores the complex relationship between individual liberty and social Free Download. This revised and expanded edition includes new material on the ethics of coercion, the limits of toleration, and the role of the state in protecting individual rights.

Fried argues that coercion is sometimes necessary to maintain a just and Free Downloadly society. However, he also argues that coercion must be limited by certain constraints, such as the requirement that it be used only for legitimate purposes and that it be proportionate to the harm that it seeks to prevent.

The Perversion of Autonomy: Coercion and Constraints in a Liberal Society, Revised and Expanded Edition

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Fried's theory of coercion has been influential in both academic and public debates about the proper role of the state. His work has been cited by Supreme Court justices, legal scholars, and political philosophers. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the modern world.

Praise for Coercion and Constraints in Liberal Society

"A brilliant and provocative book that will reshape the way we think about coercion and its role in a free society." - Sanford Levinson, University of Texas at Austin

"Fried's book is a major contribution to the literature on political philosophy. It is a work of great originality and insight." - Jeremy Waldron, New York University

"Coercion and Constraints in Liberal Society is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the modern world." - The New York Times Book Review

The Nature of Coercion
The Ethics of Coercion
The Limits of Toleration
The Role of the State

Author Biography

Charles Fried is a professor of law at Harvard University. He is the author of several books, including Right and Wrong and Modern Liberty and the Limits of Government. He is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the American Philosophical Society.