The Origins of Anti-Authoritarianism

ISBN-13: 9780367583392 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 182 str.

Nina Witoszek

Opis

This book discusses the ongoing revolution of dignity in human history as the work of ‘humanist outliers’: small groups and individuals dedicated to compassionate social emancipation. It argues that anti-authoritarian revolutions like 1989’s ‘Autumn of the Nations’ succeeded largely due to cultural and political innovations.

Spis treści

Chapter 1: The Revolution of Dignity and its Drivers Chapter 2: The Second Renaissance in the 20^th Century Europe Chapter 3: Reenchanting Modernity: Comparative Perspectives on the Legacy of 1968 Chapter 4: Friendship and Revolution: The Eros and Ethos of the Workers’ Defence Committee (KOR) Chapter 5: Three Weddings and a Funeral: the Cultural Roots of Solidarność Chapter 6: The Power of Hinterland Chapter 7: The Power of Sacrum Chapter 8: The Power of Women Epilogue

O autorze

Nina Witoszek is currently research professor and director of the Arne Naess Programme on Global Justice and the Environment at the Centre for Development and the Environment, Oslo University.