Download or read book On Freedom written by Friedrich Schleiermacher and published by Edwin Mellen Press. This book was released on 1992 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume provides an analysis of ethical principles based upon determinism - a perspective that Schleiermacher defines and elaborates upon in his work, On Freedom. This early treatise (1790-92) is a seminal work for Schleiermacher's career and a significant contribution to the study of ethics. The introductory essay traces the history of the text, discusses the philosophical background, and surveys his associated writings. It also provides a comprehensive summary of the treatise's arguments and comments on related secondary literature.