Authority and the Individual
by Bertrand Russell
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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. First of the famous BBC Reith lectures, this wonderful collection delivers Russell at his intellectual best
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Autoridad E Individuo
August 1997, Fondo de Cultura Economica USA
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Authority and the Individual
June 1985, Routledge
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"The fundamental problem I propose to consider in these lectures is this: how can we combine that degree of individual initiative which is necessary for progress with the degree of social cohesion that is necessary for survival?"
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