Joseph Raz

IntroductionAspects of the world are valuable. That constitutes reasons for action. Because we are rational animals, ones with the power of reason, we are able to conduct ourselves in the light of those reasons. Being rational is being capable of acting intentionally, that is, for reasons, as one...

1The Problem of Political FreedomI. A Journey of ExplorationThis is a book about political freedom. It is both an introduction and a contribution to the political theory of liberalism. Liberalism can be understood in historical terms. It is a political tradition which has developed and become one...