Against the Masses: Varieties of Anti-Democratic Thought since the French Revolution
Given the assumption that democracy is a "good thing," the goal of humankind, it is easy to forget that "rule by the people" has been vehemently opposed by some of the most distinguished thinkers in the Western tradition. This book attempts to combat collective amnesia by systematically exploring and evaluating anti-democratic thought since the French Revolution.
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Against the Masses: Varieties of Anti-Democratic Thought since the French Revolution
Given the assumption that democracy is a "good thing," the goal of humankind, it is easy to forget that "rule by the people" has been vehemently opposed by some of the most distinguished thinkers in the Western tradition. This book attempts to combat collective amnesia by systematically exploring and evaluating anti-democratic thought since the French Revolution.
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Against the Masses: Varieties of Anti-Democratic Thought since the French Revolution

Against the Masses: Varieties of Anti-Democratic Thought since the French Revolution

by Joseph V. Femia
Against the Masses: Varieties of Anti-Democratic Thought since the French Revolution

Against the Masses: Varieties of Anti-Democratic Thought since the French Revolution

by Joseph V. Femia

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Overview

Given the assumption that democracy is a "good thing," the goal of humankind, it is easy to forget that "rule by the people" has been vehemently opposed by some of the most distinguished thinkers in the Western tradition. This book attempts to combat collective amnesia by systematically exploring and evaluating anti-democratic thought since the French Revolution.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780198280637
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: 10/18/2001
Pages: 192
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Liverpool University

Table of Contents

1. Introduction And Preview2. The Perversity Thesis3. The Futility Thesis4. The Jeopardy Thesis5. Conclusion
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