The Lesson of This Century: With Two Talks on Freedom and the Democratic State

In these compelling interviews given shortly before his death in 1994, Karl Popper warns us against the increasing violence and egoism that threaten our democratic society. Believing that the philosopher has a duty to intervene in politics, he utters a clear call for all of us to rise to the challenge of finding solutions to our environmental problems, preventing the violence engendered by our society, and preserving our democratic system while paving the way for global peace. Now in paperback, The Lesson of This Century reveals the brilliance of Popper's thought on a range of twentieth century topics as he reminds us that our actions are of great consequence in shaping the future of the world.