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The Risk of FreedomEthics, Phenomenology and Politics in Jan Patocka\nAuthor(s): Francesco Tava, Jane Ledlie\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, United Kingdom\nImprint: Rowman & Littlefield International\nISBN-13: 9781783483778, 978-1783483778\nSynopsis\nThe Risk of Freedom presents an in-depth analysis of the philosophy of Jan Patocka, one of the most influential Central European thinkers of the twentieth century, examining both the phenomenological and ethical-political aspects of his work. In particular, Francesco Tava takes an original approach to the problem of freedom, which represents a recurring theme in Patockas work, both in his early and later writings.\n\nFreedom is conceived of as a difficult and dangerous experience. In his deep analysis of this particular problem, Tava identifies the authentic ethical content of Patockas work and clarifies its connections with phenomenology, history of philosophy, politics and dissidence. The Risk of Freedom r.