Understanding Society

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Understanding Society is an academic blog by Daniel Little that explores topics in the philosophy of social science and the workings of the social world. Dan Little is a professor of philosophy, sociology, and public policy in Michigan and most recently, author of Confronting Evil in History https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009104265
Tags -- #philosophy #sociology #history #genocide #democracy #authoritarianism #racism
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More evidence that authoritarian values are on the rise in the US — polling by Allegheny College Center for Political Participation … we urgently need to build active support for constitutional democracy and rule of law. Trump, DeSantis, Abbott, far-right members of Congress, Proud Boys … a clear and determined neo-fascist agenda. Have we forgotten Mussolini, Stalin, Hitler?

#democracy

https://theconversation.com/large-numbers-of-americans-want-a-strong-rough-anti-democratic-leader-198578

Large numbers of Americans want a strong, rough, anti-democratic leader

A large proportion of Americans is willing to support leaders who would violate democratic principles.

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