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Political philosophy. Social philosophy --- anno 1900-1999 --- anno 1800-1899 --- anno 1700-1799 --- Democracy --- History. --- History

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The collapse of the Soviet Union sounded the death knell for Marxism as a blueprint for social change. Why has this doctrine failed in its grand ambition to liberate the human race from poverty and oppression? This analysis of what Marx and his disciples had to say about democracy sheds light on the reasons for this failure.

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Given the almost universal assumption that democracy is a 'good thing', the goal of mankind, 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. The author attempts to combat collective amnesia by systematically exploring and evaluating anti-democratic thought since the French Revolution. Using categories first introduced by A. O. Hirschman in The Rhetoric of Reaction, Femia examines thevarious arguments under the headings of 'perversity', 'futility', and 'jeopardy'. This classification scheme enables h

Democracy --- Authoritarianism. --- History. --- Political science --- Authority

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"This collection examines the work of the Italian economist and social theorist Vilfredo Pareto, highlighting the extraordinary scope of his thought, which covers a vast range of academic disciplines. The volume underlines the enduring and contemporary relevance of Pareto's ideas on a bewildering variety of topics; while illuminating his attempt to unite different disciplines, such as history and sociology, in his quest for a 'holistic' understanding of society. Bringing together the world's leading experts on Pareto, this collection will be of interest to scholars working in the fields of sociology and social psychology, monetary theory and risk analysis, philosophy and intellectual history, and political science and rhetoric."--Provided by publisher.

Economics --- Social sciences --- History --- Pareto, Vilfredo,