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The book explores the stark contrast between the desperate struggles of individuals escaping oppressive regimes and the romanticized perceptions held by Western intellectuals. It highlights the tragic irony of those fleeing tyranny while some in the West criticize their own society for inequality and oppression. This grim comedy reflects a recurring theme of misunderstanding and misplaced ideals, drawing parallels between past and present experiences of those seeking liberty in the face of despotism.
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The Servile Mind: How Democracy Erodes the Moral Life, Kenneth Minogue
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- 2010
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- Title
- The Servile Mind: How Democracy Erodes the Moral Life
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Kenneth Minogue
- Publisher
- Encounter Books
- Publisher
- 2010
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 384
- ISBN13
- 9781594033810
- Category
- Philosophy, Political Science / Politics
- Description
- The book explores the stark contrast between the desperate struggles of individuals escaping oppressive regimes and the romanticized perceptions held by Western intellectuals. It highlights the tragic irony of those fleeing tyranny while some in the West criticize their own society for inequality and oppression. This grim comedy reflects a recurring theme of misunderstanding and misplaced ideals, drawing parallels between past and present experiences of those seeking liberty in the face of despotism.