First published 1938
Power is the ultimate human obsession. Philosopher Bertrand Russell lays bare its many guises, from wealth and status to violence and manipulation. Tracing power's role in shaping history, he reveals how its pursuit has fueled revolutions, toppled empires, and corrupted the mightiest of leaders. But is power an innate part of the human condition, or can we transcend its grasp? Russell challenges us to confront the uncomfortable truth - that the very forces that elevate us may also be our undoing.
Genres: philosophy, 20th-century, political-science, sociology, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: philosophical, social-commentary
Period: 20th-Century
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