Godwin .:. The Anarchist Writings

Godwin, William,
The Anarchist Writings. London: Freedom Press, 1986. 182 Seiten mit Literaturverzeichnis. Broschur. 214 g

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* Edited with an introduction by Peter Marshall.
Bestell-Nr.156136

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Godwin | Philosophie | Anarchismus

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William Godwin is the first exponent of anarchism. He is not only the greatest British radical philosopher, but a pioneer in libertarian education, a founder of communist economics, and an acute and powerful novelist. Living at the time of the French Revolution, he became the companion of the feminist Mary Wollstonecraft, their daughter Mary eloped with the poet Shelley.
This work offers for the first time a handy collection of Godwin's key writings in a clear and concise form, together with an assessment of his influence, a biographical sketch, and an analysis of his contribution to anarchist theory and practice. The selections are taken from all of Godwin's writings and cover his views of human nature, ethics, politics, economics, education and the free society.
Godwin will be of interest to all those who believe that rationality, truth, happiness, individuality, equality and freedom are central concerns of human enquiry and endeavour. As governments grow increasingly centralized, authoritarian and secretive, Godwin's insights are being increasingly appreciated. Indeed, never since the French Revolution have his ideas and values been so relevant and compelling.

Peter Marshall was born in Bognor Regis, England, in 1946. After leaving the Merchant Navy, he eventually took a doctorate and taught philosophy and literature at the University of London. From 1977 to 1980, he was a founding member of a libertarian community in Buckinghamshire. Since then he has lived by writing in the mountains of North Wales. His publications include William Godwin YALE UNIVERSITY PRESS 1984 and Journey through Tanzania BODLEY HEAD 1984.

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