The Paradox of Liberal Democracy

This chapter examines the growing disillusionment with state authority amid enduring beliefs in liberal democracy, highlighting the disconnect between citizens' demands for state support and their decreasing valuation of it. It critiques contemporary legislative practices and the coercive nature of ideologies masquerading as empowerment, suggesting a troubling trend where freedom is increasingly restricted under the guise of progress. The discussion extends to the influence of liberal democracy on education, revealing how government interventions stifle independent thought in academic institutions.