ISBN: 9780282917746 - The Totalitarian State Against Man (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the age-old struggle between the power of the state and the freedom of the individual. Tracing the evolution of the state from its roots in family and tribal structures, the author explores the tension between "right" (law and justice) and "might" (military force). Drawing upon the contrasting historical examples of Athens and Sparta, the author highlights how the Athenian focus on individual freedom and development led to a flourishing of art, science, and culture, while Sparta's rigid, militaristic state ultimately stifled individual potential. Through a compelling analysis of the historical and philosophical underpinnings of both totalitarian and democratic systems, this book illuminates the enduring importance of individual freedom and its crucial role in fostering human progress. Ultimately, it argues that the "totalitarian state" poses a grave threat to the human spirit, and that the fight for individual liberty remains the defining struggle of our time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…