2013 Finalist; 26th Annual Oregon Best Book Award Frederick Douglass; one of the most prominent figures in African-American and United States history; was born a slave; but escaped to the North and became a well-known anti-slavery activist; orator; and author. In The Political Thought of Frederick Douglass; Nicholas Buccola provides an important and original argument about the ideas that animated this reformer-statesman. Beyond his role as an abolitionist; Buccola argues for the importance of understanding Douglass as a political thinker who provides deep insights into the immense challenge of achieving and maintaining the liberal promise of freedom. Douglass; Buccola contends; shows us that the language of rights must be coupled with a robust understanding of social responsibility in order for liberal ideals to be realized. Truly an original American thinker; this book highlights Douglass’s rightful place among the great thinkers in the American liberal tradition. Podcast — Nicholas Buccola on Frederick Douglass and Liberty.
#1702856 in Books NYU Press 2003-02-01 2003-02-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 10.00 x 1.31 x 7.00l; 1.96 #File Name: 0814742572505 pages
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