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: Chaudhury argues for a "balanced" view of liberty that incorporates both negative freedom (absence of coercion) and positive aspects like the "community of criticism".
: Unlike some environmental philosophies that view science as the enemy, this work maintains that critical rationalism can provide a framework for "ecological rationality" where science is a tool for progress rather than a tool for dominance. About the Author
: The work is notably informed by an Indian perspective, which reviewers like David Miller have praised for adding a unique layer to the traditional Western political debate. Bounds of Freedom: Popper, Liberty and Ecologic...
The book is structured into five key chapters that trace the evolution of liberty and its limits:
: It examines the inherent tensions between these two democratic ideals. : Chaudhury argues for a "balanced" view of
Chaudhury uses Karl Popper’s —a philosophy emphasizing trial-and-error, fallibility, and open discourse—to address the "ecological crisis". Her central aim is to defend responsible ecological thinking without rejecting the benefits of Western science and technology.
: The final chapter explores "Reason, Tradition and Freedom" in the context of ecology, proposing that ecological well-being can be integrated into the framework of an "Open Society". Key Themes The book is structured into five key chapters
: A notable chapter, "Tyranny in Disguise," argues that modern expert knowledge can become a new form of paternalism that restricts personal freedom.
