The Anglo-american Tradition Of Liberty

Joao Carlos Espada's provocative survey of a group of key Anglo-American and European political thinkers argues that there is a distinctive, Anglo-American tradition of liberty that is one of the core pillars of the Free World. Giving a broad overview of the tradition through summaries of the careers and ideas of fourteen of its key thinkers, neglected despite having been tremendously influential in the tradition of liberty, the author engages with current set ideas about the meaning of 'liberal' and 'conservative' to offer an engaging, intellectual case for liberal democracy. Review: The Portuguese political theories Joao Espada has written a most thoughtful and instructive book on the political and intellectual resources that inform the Anglo-American tradition of liberty. - Daniel J. Mahoney, The University Bookman ...liberalism is in serious need of rethinking and renewal. Those searching for ways forward would be greatly served by reading Joao Carlos Espada's important book. Professor Espada ...takes his reader on a rich journey of intellectual discovery though the Anglo-American tradition of modern liberal political theory. -Amichai Magen, Israel Journal of Foreign Affairs Espada's practical and sensible approach provides academics, citizens, and political actors with valuable matter for reflection. His understanding of political action, though rooted in Anglo-American examples, is as akin to Aristotle's conception of practical wisdom as it is to Burke's or Churchill's. - James H. Nichols, Journal of Democracy In the wake of Britain's recent vote to leave the European Union, Professor Espada's new book could not be more timely. For Espada argues persuasively that Europe benefits hugely from the example of British traditions of individual liberty and the rule of law. ...the British Mystery is that Britain largely depends upon foreigners to articulate and defend its own traditions of liberty. Joao Espada's new book is the latest contribution to this remarkable tradition. - James Bernard Murphy, Professor of Government, Dartmouth College, USA.