Introduction by Kirk Willis. — Routledge, 2005. — viii, 93 p. — ISBN 0-415-11956-1, 0-203-98879-5.
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.
Prefatory Note
Social Cohesion and Human Nature
Social Cohesion and Government
The Role of Individuality
The Conflict of Technique and Human Nature
Control and Initiative: their Respective Spheres
Individual and Social Ethics
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