Books by Richard E. Flathman

In this book, first published in 1977, Richard Flathman sets out to provide a systematic understanding and an assessment of individual rights. In assessing the practice of rights, he focuses primarily on such rights as political expression, association and action.

Flathman's view of liberalism is largely concerned with putting freedom and individuality first, and warns of the individualism-limiting potential of even liberal efforts to promote social justice. This text analyzes patterns and tendencies that influence societies - their sustaining institutions.