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Authority and the Individual
by Bertrand Russell
First Published
2009
Subjects
Philosophy
Power (Social sciences)
Individualism
Authority
Pouvoir (Sciences sociales)
PSYCHOLOGY
Social Psychology
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Anthropology
Cultural
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Public Policy
Cultural Policy
Popular Culture
Poder (Ciencias sociales)
Description
From Ancient Greek philosophy to the French Revolution to the modern welfare state, in Authority & the Individual Bertrand Russell tackles the perennial questions about the balance between authority & human freedom. With characteristic clarity & deep understanding, he explores the formation & purpose of society, education, moral evolution & social, economical & intellectual progress. First of the famous BBC Reith lectures, this wonderful collection delivers Russell at his intellectual best