--- product_id: 24573684 title: "The Making of Modern Liberalism" price: "159.25 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/24573684-the-making-of-modern-liberalism store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Making of Modern Liberalism **Price:** 159.25 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Making of Modern Liberalism - **How much does it cost?** 159.25 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/24573684-the-making-of-modern-liberalism) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Making of Modern Liberalism [Ryan, Alan] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Making of Modern Liberalism Review: Outstanding Essays by a Master Scholar of Political Theory - Alan Ryan is a world-class scholar of political theory. This substantial collection of his essays on modern liberalism is a must buy for all students of modern political philosophy. I have read two of his previous books (Property and Political Theory and his political biography of Bertrand Russell) and found both very rewarding. I have read several of the essays published in this anthology in other formats, but this is a large book and most are new to me. Nice to have so much excellent work under one cover. Liberalism, with all its faults, has been the dominant political ideology in the industrial West for several hundred years. But it has built-in contradictions that frequently erupt as social conflict. The problem is that the cures for the disease, fascism on the right and communism on the left, cause more problems than the disease itself. Ryan's acute analyses gets us to the heart of the difficulties. All the usual suspects are interrogated (Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Mill, Marx, etc.) with elegance and insight. Highly recommended for all students of political thought (political science, history, philosophy, political economy). Review: Not for the faint of heart - I bought this because I so enjoyed Mr. Ryan's 2 volume voyage through the history of political thought (On Politics).That book was written, by his own admission, for the general reader and is superb. THIS book is a horse of a different color (to use a completely inappropriate metaphor). It consists of papers and lectures addressed to professional colleagues and advanced students. As such it contains many a reference to materials probably well-known to that audience but not to the amateur. This makes for somewhat slow going. Despite this reservation it's an excellent compendium and well-worth the attention of even non-academic. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #2,181,511 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2,114 in Political Conservatism & Liberalism #4,661 in Political Philosophy (Books) #6,498 in History & Theory of Politics | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (17) | | Dimensions | 6 x 1.75 x 9 inches | | Edition | Reprint | | ISBN-10 | 0691163685 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0691163680 | | Item Weight | 2 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 680 pages | | Publication date | December 7, 2014 | | Publisher | Princeton University Press | ## Images ![The Making of Modern Liberalism - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71oqCzGpbsL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding Essays by a Master Scholar of Political Theory *by T***N on January 19, 2017* Alan Ryan is a world-class scholar of political theory. This substantial collection of his essays on modern liberalism is a must buy for all students of modern political philosophy. I have read two of his previous books (Property and Political Theory and his political biography of Bertrand Russell) and found both very rewarding. I have read several of the essays published in this anthology in other formats, but this is a large book and most are new to me. Nice to have so much excellent work under one cover. Liberalism, with all its faults, has been the dominant political ideology in the industrial West for several hundred years. But it has built-in contradictions that frequently erupt as social conflict. The problem is that the cures for the disease, fascism on the right and communism on the left, cause more problems than the disease itself. Ryan's acute analyses gets us to the heart of the difficulties. All the usual suspects are interrogated (Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Mill, Marx, etc.) with elegance and insight. Highly recommended for all students of political thought (political science, history, philosophy, political economy). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not for the faint of heart *by M***G on September 8, 2013* I bought this because I so enjoyed Mr. Ryan's 2 volume voyage through the history of political thought (On Politics).That book was written, by his own admission, for the general reader and is superb. THIS book is a horse of a different color (to use a completely inappropriate metaphor). It consists of papers and lectures addressed to professional colleagues and advanced students. As such it contains many a reference to materials probably well-known to that audience but not to the amateur. This makes for somewhat slow going. Despite this reservation it's an excellent compendium and well-worth the attention of even non-academic. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Deserves A Wide Readership *by T***I on January 30, 2013* Ryan is by himself in his comprehensive mastery. I wish he had given some direct attention to David Spitz focus on the liberal conception of freedom resolving by necessary logic to a system of liberties and restraints informed by a hierarchy of values centered on the view that "what defines a man, according to an ancient teaching, is his reason. Now for reason to be exercised, a choice must exist. To deny individual liberty, either in the presentation of alternatives, or the making of choices, is to deny an individual that which constitutes his humanity. Instead of his right to exercise his reason, someone else's reason is exercised for him. He is then not a man but a child. If he is to be a man he must be free-to inquire, to consider diverse possibilities, to choose among them, and to pursue, so far as he can, his own way or style of life." "Individual liberty, and its consequent diversities, becomes then a cardinal principle of liberalism." Popper seems to follow in the Spitz formulation. David Spitz's assertion of dissent as the distinctive hallmark of democracy and defense of civil disobedience as a proper method of social change in a liberal state also mark David Spitz as deserving of attention in any discussion of modern liberalism. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/24573684-the-making-of-modern-liberalism](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/24573684-the-making-of-modern-liberalism) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-05-07*