The Future of Freedom

Illiberal Democracy at Home and Abroad

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The Future of Freedom

By: Fareed Zakaria

Narrated by: Ned Schmidtke

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More democracy means more freedom. Or does it?

American democracy is, in many people's minds, the model for the rest of the world. Fareed Zakaria points out that the American form of democracy is one of the least democratic in use today. Members of the Supreme Court and the Federal Reserve, institutions that fundamentally shape our lives, are appointed, not elected. The Bill of Rights enumerates a set of privileges to which citizens are entitled, no matter what the majority says. By restricting our democracy, we enhance our freedom.

Freedom & Security

Politics & Government

Socialism

Authoritarianism

Capitalism

Freedom

Liberalism

Middle Ages

Iran

Latin America

Imperialism

Soviet Union

Africa

War

Middle East

Taxation

Social justice

Russia

Critic Reviews

"A work of tremendous originality and insight." (Washington Post)
"Thought-provoking and timely." (Publishers Weekly)
"A very thoughtful and intelligent book." (Peter Jennings)
"A provocative critique of political trends fast democratizing the entire globe." (Booklist)

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