The History of Ideas
Equality, Justice and Revolution
(Author) David RuncimanThe author unmasks modern politics and reveals the great men and women of ideas behind it. What can Samuel Butler's ideas teach us about the oddity of how we choose to organise our societies? How did Frederick Douglass not only expose the horrors of slavery, but champion a new approach to abolishing it? Why should we tolerate snobbery, betrayal and hypocrisy, as Judith Shklar suggested? From Rousseau to Rawls, fascism to feminism and pleasure to anarchy, this is a mind-bending tour through the history of ideas which will forever change your view of politics today
David Runciman
David Runciman is a British political theorist and author, known for his insightful analysis of contemporary politics and democracy. He is a professor of politics at the University of Cambridge and a regular contributor to publications such as the London Review of Books. Runciman's most notable works include "The Confidence Trap" and "How Democracy Ends", in which he explores the challenges facing democratic societies in the modern world. His writing style is characterized by its clarity, depth, and engaging storytelling. Runciman's contributions to literature have helped shed light on the complexities of political systems and the potential threats to democratic governance. His most famous work, "How Democracy Ends", has been widely praised for its thought-provoking insights and relevance to current political events.
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