Liberalism and Democracy

A magisterial introduction to the relationship between liberalism and democracy, from its beginnings in classical Greek thought to our own times.

”Italy’s leading  legal and political philosopher ... one of the most authoritative figures in his country’s politics.” — Guardian

Norberto Bobbio was one of Italy’s foremost thinkers. He taught at a number of universities, including Siena, Padua and Turin; his other works include Left and Right and Democracy and Dictatorship: The Nature and Limits of State Power.