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The Lesson of this Century: With Two Talks on Freedom and the Democratic State

Categorie	Politiek & Staatsinrichting
Boeknummer	#434590-YA19
Titel	The Lesson of this Century: With Two Talks on Freedom and the Democratic State
Auteur	Popper, Karl & Giancarlo Bosetti
Boektype	Paperback
Uitgeverij	London : Routledge
Jaar van uitgave	2000
ISBN10	0415129591
ISBN13	9780415129596
Taal	Engels
Beschrijving	Paperback, 8vo.
Samenvatting	One of the century's greatest and most influential thinkers, Karl Popper reminds us that we must recognize our responsibilities in preserving the democratic system we enjoy: it is our actions which will create the world of tomorrow.<br> In these interviews with journalist Giancarlo Bosetti, Karl Popper ranges widely over contemporary political and social issues. He reflects on many topics, from the decline of the Soviet Union and the danger of a Third World War, to our obligations to children and the potentially harmful influence of television. He warns us that the increasing violence and egotism of our society, if unchecked, will imperil our civilisation. The volume also contains two talks on the theory of democracy, arguing that democracy has never been the rule of the people (nor ... (Lees verder)can or should it be), but only the best method we know for preventing tyranny.
Pagina's	96
Conditie	Goed — Spine discoloured.
Prijs	€ 15,00

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