The monarchy of fear

In *The Monarchy of Fear*, Martha Nussbaum examines the psychological factors behind political crises, focusing on fear as a primary emotion that can destabilize democracy.

She draws on historical examples from classical Greece and Rome to illustrate how fear can be manipulated and how it underlies divisive politics.

Nussbaum argues that addressing fear requires fostering democratic reciprocity and empathy, rather than succumbing to fear-driven strategies.