Defending Freedom: How We Can Win the Fight for an Open Society Fcks Ralf
Defending Freedom: How We Can Win the Fight for an Open Society Fcks Ralf We are witnessing a crisis of liberal democracy. Confidence in democratic institutions and mainstream political parties is…
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Defending Freedom: How We Can Win the Fight for an Open Society Fcks Ralf
We are witnessing a crisis of liberal democracy. Confidence in democratic institutions and mainstream political parties is fast eroding, with people increasingly drawn towards the rhetoric of populist demagogues and authoritarian leaders. A widespread fear of social decline, rapid globalization and uncontrolled immigration have culminated in a prevailing mood of hostility towards the established order.
Democracy is the fundamental guarantor of freedom and it is our own failure to defend it that has led to the encroachment of an illiberal and divisive politics. What are the roots of this revolt against liberalism and how can it be countered?In this new book, the leading Green politician and thinker Ralf F cks argues that the threat to liberal democracy lies within democracy itself. In a powerful counter, F cks outlines the foundations for an ambitious democratic renewal: