Authority and the Individual
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Authority and the Individual

by Bertrand Russell

1949•Documentary•101 pages

Taste attributes: documentarypoliticalpsychologicalslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticintricatelinearglossysocial commentaryunderdog triumphs

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Boxlist takeA grounded non-fiction book that is fresh, unhurried and weighty. Best if you like real life over fantasy.

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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.

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SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

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DocumentaryPoliticalPsychologicalSocial commentaryUnderdog triumphs

Subjects

PhilosophyIndividualismAuthorityPsychologySocial PsychologySocial scienceAnthropologyCultural

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Author
Bertrand Russell
Published
1949
Pages
101
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