The Liberal Delusion

John Marsh

• 05 november 2012
• 9781909421103

Samenvatting:

Is Western civilisation based on a mistaken understanding of humanity? Fundemental to any society is its comprehension of human nature. It shapes attitudes and policies on a whole range of issues: interpersonal relations, child-rearing, discipline and punishment, economics and welfare.

The outcome of egalitarian aims or methods has often missed its mark: e.g.,in education it has led to the dumbing down of academic standards, grade inflation and a decline in social mobility. Egalitarian regimes from the French Revolution to the Soviet era have been amongst the most bigoted, brutal and bloody in history. The drive for greater social justice and fairness must remain an essential objective.