Crisis of Democratic Authority
Ms. Elshtain, the author of Democracy on Trial, discussed ethics, politics and democracy. She talked about the lessening of individual respo… read more
Ms. Elshtain, the author of Democracy on Trial, discussed ethics, politics and democracy. She talked about the lessening of individual responsibility and communality and the upsurge of selfish individuality which cause the crumbling of democratic institutions. After her prepared remarks she took questions from the audience. close
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