Free Thought and Official Propaganda by Bertrand Russell
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About this eBook
| Author | Russell, Bertrand, 1872-1970 |
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| LoC No. | 88126134 |
| Title | Free Thought and Official Propaganda |
| Series Title | Conway Memorial Lecture: 1922 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Free Thought and Official Propaganda" by Bertrand Russell is a critical essay and public lecture delivered in the early 20th century. This book addresses the themes of free thought, the dangers posed by official propaganda, and the societal mechanisms that stifle independent thought. It reflects Russell's concerns about the influence of economic pressures, education systems, and state control on individual freedom and critical thinking. In the book, Russell explores the concept of free thought in both narrow and broad terms, discussing how legal and economic penalties inhibit individuals from expressing their beliefs. He examines historical examples of how education has been manipulated to shape public opinion and dilute critical reasoning, highlighting how propaganda serves powerful interests at the expense of genuine discourse. Russell argues for a more scientifically minded approach to truth-seeking, emphasizing the importance of doubt and inquiry over dogma. He concludes by advocating for educational reforms that foster independent thinking and equip individuals with the skills to critically evaluate information, thereby promoting a more enlightened and tolerant society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HM: Social sciences: Sociology |
| Subject | Free thought |
| Subject | Liberalism |
| Subject | Propaganda |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44932 |
| Release Date | Feb 16, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 464 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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