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

Popper, Karl

 
9780415129596: The Lesson of this Century: With Two Talks on Freedom and the Democratic State
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ISBN 10: 0415129591 ISBN 13: 9780415129596
Publisher: Routledge, 2000

Synopsis

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. 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 can or should it be), but only the best method we know for preventing tyranny.

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Karl Popper

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2000
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0415129591
ISBN 13 
9780415129596
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
2
Number of pages
104

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