Legutko, Ryszard
Demon in Democracy: Totalitarian Temptations in Free Societies
- ISBN 13:
- 9781594039911
- author:
- Legutko, Ryszard
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Encounter Books,USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 200
- Dimensions:
- 152 mm X 228 mm
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, History & Theory
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Demon in Democracy explores the surprising similarities between communism and liberal democracy. Ryszard Legutko argues that both systems share common roots in early modernity and accept similar presuppositions about history, society, and human nature. Both systems aim to create a sense of liberation, but this comes at a cost. The communist system uses brutal measures on a massive scale, while the liberal democratic system relies on more subtle forms of social engineering. In both cases, individuals become deeply invested in their respective ideologies, leading to a narrow perspective that overlooks other values and perspectives. This thought-provoking book challenges readers to consider the limitations of their own political beliefs and the importance of critical examination.
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