Political Ideals

A thorough and significant examination of capitalism, socialism, and social structure can be found in Political Ideals. Political Ideals, which was written during the turmoil of World War One, is still important to anyone who is curious about the nature of a man's rights and obligations as a social being. In many ways, it is a declaration of Bertrand Russell's beliefs and the concepts that have shaped the way he views the most important historical moments of the 20th century. For every student of this great philosopher, it is required reading in this regard. Because it encapsulates his core belief that politics should only be used to unleash the inherent creativity of people and to neutralize the forces of hegemony, convention, and acquiescence that threaten personal responsibility and freedom whenever they surface.The object of education ought not to be to make all men think alike, but to make each think in the way which is the fullest expression of his own.-Bertrand Russell (Political Ideals)