
Pete Reads Ryszard Legutko's 'Demon in Democracy' - Complete
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The Coercion of Freedom in Liberal Democracy
This chapter examines how liberal democratic ideals shape societal norms and individual freedoms while critiquing the suppression of alternative views under a facade of tolerance. It further discusses the coercive nature of political pressure, the erosion of academic independence, and the problematic foundations of the European Union's authority, drawing parallels with communist tactics.
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