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Notes on Democracy
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In his trademark sardonic style, Mencken questions whether the common people, whom democracy is supposed to empower, are truly capable of governing themselves-or whether democracy is just a spectacle run by mediocrities, for mediocrities. He categorizes political leaders into "demagogues" and "demaslaves," skewering both with equal glee.
Far from being a dry political treatise, Notes on Democracy reads like a spirited debate over drinks with the smartest cynic in the room. Love him or loathe him, Mencken will challenge your assumptions, make you laugh, and leave you thinking long after the final page.
Perfect for readers who enjoy political philosophy with a sharp edge, or who just want to watch sacred cows get grilled.
Product details
Number of Pages:
124
Release Date:
2025-04-20
Publication Date:
2025-04-20
Publisher:
Wilder Publications
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
1515464059
ISBN13:
9781515464051
Weight:
342 g
Height:
157 cm
Width:
235 cm
Thickness:
12 cm
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