Bertrand Russell — Authority and the Individual

London , George Allen & Unwin Ltd, 1949 . First edition. Cloth. A captivating set of six lectures by British philosopher Bertrand Russell, with a frontispiece in the original unclipped dust wrapper. The first edition of the work.In publisher's original beige cloth binding. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. With a frontispiece. This work is a series of six lectures exploring the balance between social order and individual freedom in modern society. Russel examines how institutions like government, education, and religion shape behaviour, often at the expense of personal liberty.Warning against totalitarianisms while advocating for rational governance, creative freedom and ethical responsibility, the work reflects Russell's deep concern for the future of humanity amidst technological change, political power and the threat of conformity. in publisher's original cloth binding. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent. Light shelf wear to head and tail of the spine. Very light spotting to endpapers. Dust wrapper is very smart. Sunning to spine and edges of wrap, with light shelf wear to head and tail of wrap spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine/Near Fine.