02537cam a22003373u 4500 28278 UtSlPG 20260610133638.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 HM Hobhouse, L. T. (Leonard Trelawny), 1864-1929 Liberalism Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Home University Library of Modern Knowledge Release date is 2009-03-08 Produced by Steven Gibbs, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Liberalism" by L. T. Hobhouse is an analytical treatise written in the early 20th century. This scholarly work examines the historical development and principles of liberal thought, emphasizing the transformation of societal structures in response to increasing demands for individual freedoms and rights. Hobhouse explores various dimensions of liberalism, including civil, fiscal, personal, social, economic, and political liberties, framing liberalism as a response to authoritarian social orders. The opening of "Liberalism" sets the stage for a deep exploration of the evolution of political and social organization, tracing the historical struggle between authoritarian and liberal principles. Hobhouse draws comparisons between ancient and modern state systems, highlighting how societal ties such as kinship have historically been supplanted by the growth of larger, more cohesive civic entities. He introduces the idea that the modern state is a product of a civilizational evolution, shaped significantly by liberal ideas that advocate for personal freedom against oppressive structures. This foundational understanding paves the way for a discussion on the essential elements of liberalism and its historical implications, suggesting that the liberal movement is both a critique of the past and a pathway to future societal frameworks. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Liberalism -- Great Britain Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1837-1901 Home University Library of Modern Knowledge https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28278 69187 69187