Research On William A Galston Of Liberal Pluralism

Freedom is one of the most concerned issues in human history, and also the central topic of political philosophy. In 1980s, as long as value pluralism rose in western political thoughts, liberalism was discussed more deeply. As a famous politician, Galston illustrated the relationship between liberalism and pluralism in his life. Galston demonstrated liberalism and value pluralism could be compatible to each other, meanwhile he defended for Berlin value pluralism. He also proposed his own liberal pluralism thoughts later on.The thesis has researched on Galston's pluralism in all aspects, and also states the three theory source of liberal pluralism in details. He suggested that value pluralism and political pluralism can benefit and supplemental for each other. Their liberal expression on the basis of liberal principles made it two dimensions of liberal pluralism culture and system. Given the background, this thesis explain and analysis Galston's liberal pluralism thoughts overall and systematically.The thesis has explained the background and theory source of Galston's liberal pluralism in the first chapter, and stated the contents of liberal pluralism in the following chapter, including"completed but not political"theory, value pluralism and political community, liberal pluralism of national citizen rights in association and expression liberty. The thesis analysis and criticizes the reasonableness, limitations and feasibility of Galston's liberal pluralism thoughts in the third chapter.