Sir Bernard Crick was a British political theorist and democratic socialist whose views centered on the idea that "politics is ethics done in public." He advocated for a "politics of action," distinguishing it from a purely "politics of thought" or ideology, emphasizing practical engagement over abstract theory.
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An account of the history of the doctrine and practice of democracy, from ancient Greece and Rome through the American, French, and Russian revolutions, and of the usages and practices associated with it in the modern world. This book argues that democracy is a necessary, but not a sufficient condition for good governance.