Political Science · Political Theory
Who is the author of 'Proposed Roads to Freedom'?
ARussell ✓ Correct
BTolstoy
CBryce
DLeacock
Correct answer: (A) Russell — Bertrand Russell wrote Proposed Roads to Freedom, so the answer is Russell.
Explanation
★Bertrand Russell wrote Proposed Roads to Freedom, so the answer is Russell.
★In it he weighs socialism, anarchism and syndicalism as paths to a freer society.
★Russell leaned towards a humane, libertarian socialism that protects individual liberty.
★He feared that excessive state power, even a socialist state, could threaten personal freedom.
★The book reflects his lifelong concern to reconcile social justice with individual liberty.
★Tolstoy preached Christian anarchism and non-violence, a related but distinct outlook.
★Bryce and Leacock wrote on democracy and on political science but not this particular work.
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