Authority And The Individual: The First Reith Lectures

Bertrand Russell

Published by London : George Allen and Unwin, 1949

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Bertrand Russell, London : George Allen and Unwin. Author: Bertrand RussellBinding: HardbackPublished: London : George Allen and Unwin, 1949Condition:Book: FairJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Foxing on yellow cloth. Some foxing on prelims. Clean text. Authority and the Individual presents a rigorous philosophical inquiry into the tension between individual freedom and societal control, delivered through six seminal lectures originally broadcast as the first BBC Reith Lectures in 1948-49. Positioned within the genre of political philosophy, Russell argues that modern civilization must reconcile the need for personal initiative with the imperative of social cohesion. He examines the psychological roots of cooperation, the evolution of governance, and the role of individuality in progressive societies. Russell warns against the unchecked rise of technical expertise that may undermine human values, and he outlines the respective domains of control and initiative, urging a balance that preserves ethical integrity. This work remains a foundational text for understanding liberal democratic theory in the post-war context.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Authority And The Individual: The First Reith Lectures
• Publisher: London : George Allen and Unwin
• Publication Date: 1949
• Binding: Hardback
• Book Type: Hardback