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Pete Reads Ryszard Legutko's 'Demon in Democracy' - Complete

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The Socratic Way vs. Modern Mediocrity

This chapter examines the contrast between the Socratic pursuit of virtue and the complacency of a 'Swinish' existence. It critiques the modern democratic perspective on equality, challenging the values of dignity and excellence in the context of human rights and moral priorities.

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