Authority and the Individual

s/t: With a Terminal Essay Philosophy & Politics

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.

• Author
• Bertrand Russell

• Format
• hardcover

• Pages
• 79

• Publisher
• Simon and Schuster

• Language
• english

• ISBN
• 9780041700145

• Genres
• philosophy, politics, sociology, history, anthropology, essays

• Release date
• 1949