Authority and the Individual

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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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3.9/5 · 999 readers · 101 pages · ≈ 1 h 52 m · Demanding

How long does it take to read Authority and the Individual?

About ≈ 1 h 52 m — 101 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mAuthority and the Individual~1 h 52 m

How many pages is Authority and the Individual?

101 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320Authority and the Individual101

What genre is Authority and the Individual?

It sits on the Philosophy, Psychology shelves.

Is Authority and the Individual in the public domain?

No — it is still under copyright.

Who wrote Authority and the Individual?

Bertrand Russell.

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