The Politics Of Obedience The Discourse Of Voluntary Servitude - Paperback

by Etienne De La Boetie (Author)

""The Politics of Obedience: The Discourse of Voluntary Servitude"" is a political treatise written by French political philosopher Etienne de La Boetie in the 16th century. The book explores the nature of political power and the reasons why people willingly submit to authority, even when it is against their own interests. La Boetie argues that the power of rulers is ultimately derived from the consent of the governed, and that people have the power to resist and overthrow oppressive governments. He examines historical examples of tyrannical rulers and the ways in which they maintain their power, and encourages readers to resist tyranny and embrace individual freedom. The book is considered a classic work of political philosophy and has influenced many thinkers and activists throughout history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.