Authority and the Individual

By Bertrand Russell

Subjects: Cultural Policy, Individualism, Pouvoir (Sciences sociales), Anthropology, Popular Culture, Power (Social sciences), Power (social sciences), Social Psychology, Authority, SOCIAL SCIENCE, POLITICAL SCIENCE, Cultural, Public Policy, Philosophy, PSYCHOLOGY

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