# Authority and the Individual

**Author(s):** Bertrand Russell
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**Genres:** philosophy, psychology, social-psychology, sociology, anthropology
**Pages:** 96
**Publisher:** Unwin Hyman
**Published:** Sat Jun 01 1985 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
**Language:** en
**ISBN-13:** 9780041700305
**ISBN-10:** 0041700309
**URL:** https://www.sagechimp.com/books/authority-and-the-individual

## Description

From Ancient Greek philosophy to the French Revolution to the modern welfare state, in Authority & the Individual Bertrand Russell tackles the perennial questions about the balance between authority & human freedom. With characteristic clarity & deep understanding, he explores the formation & purpose of society, education, moral evolution & social, economical & intellectual progress. First of the famous BBC Reith lectures, this wonderful collection delivers Russell at his intellectual best

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**Themes:** Revolution