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Essays in Liberalism Being the Lectures and Papers Which Were Delivered at the Liberal Summer School at Oxford, 1922

By Various

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"Essays in Liberalism" by Various is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century, specifically summing up lectures and papers presented a...

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"Essays in Liberalism" by Various is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century, specifically summing up lectures and papers presented at the Liberal Summer School at Oxford in 1922. This volume reflects diverse perspectives on modern Liberalism, addressing key political and economic discussions relevant to the time. The essays aim not to establish a dogmatic political program but rather to stimulate thoughtful inquiry and debate about liberal values and practices. The opening of the volume provides a preface that outlines the context of the Summer School, emphasizing its unofficial nature and its goal of fostering free discussion among scholars and experts rather than active politicians. It highlights the diverse topics covered, with a notable focus on economic and industrial organization, while acknowledging that certain important subjects are left for future exploration. The preface sets the stage for the essays to come, indicating a shared belief within modern Liberalism in the importance of discussion, cooperation, and the search for practical solutions to complex social and political challenges, rather than merely imposing rigid ideologies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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