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📘 Authority and the Individual by Bertrand Russell

In *Authority and the Individual*, Bertrand Russell traces the perennial debate over the balance between authority and human freedom from ancient Greek philosophy through the French Revolution to the modern welfare state. Through clear and thoughtful analysis, he examines the formation and purpose of society, the role of education, moral evolution, and social, economic, and intellectual progress, offering readers a concise yet profound overview of these enduring questions.

First publish date: 1949

Genre: Politics & Government/Political Theory

Authors: Bertrand Russell

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