From Ancient Greek philosophy to the French Revolution to the modern welfare state, in Authority and the Individual Bertrand Russell tackles the perennial quest

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Gives an extended argument for epistemic authority from the implications of reflective self-consciousness. Epistemic authority is compatible with autonomy, but

In organizations today, getting work done requires political and collaborative skills. That’s why the first edition of this book has been widely adopted as a