For The People
Fighting Authoritarianism, Saving Democracy
Published on 6. November 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-1-83643-144-2 (ISBN)
Description
Around the world the foundations of democracy, freedom, civil liberties are being eroded - what can be done?
Are we living through the end of the democratic moment? While democracy once seemed the bedrock of Western societies, the past few decades have revealed a fragile reality. Once liberal countries are turning to authoritarianism, wealthy individuals and corporations are interfering with elections ever more flagrantly, and faith in democracy has plummeted among every demographic. What happened?
From gerrymandering and partisanship to corporate interference and tainted donations, A. C. Grayling reveals the forces undermining our democratic ideals and offers bold solutions. An urgent wake-up call to the risks this poses to us all, For The People reminds us why democracy remains worth fighting for.
Are we living through the end of the democratic moment? While democracy once seemed the bedrock of Western societies, the past few decades have revealed a fragile reality. Once liberal countries are turning to authoritarianism, wealthy individuals and corporations are interfering with elections ever more flagrantly, and faith in democracy has plummeted among every demographic. What happened?
From gerrymandering and partisanship to corporate interference and tainted donations, A. C. Grayling reveals the forces undermining our democratic ideals and offers bold solutions. An urgent wake-up call to the risks this poses to us all, For The People reminds us why democracy remains worth fighting for.
Reviews / Votes
'If you are looking for a judicious analysis of why democratic ideas are being undermined in the UK and US, then I would recommend A. C. Grayling's For the People.' -IndependentMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
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Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 214 mm
Width: 133 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
290 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83643-144-2 (9781836431442)
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11/2025
Oneworld Publications
€12.85
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Person
A. C. Grayling is the Founder and Principal of the New College of the Humanities at Northeastern University, London, and its Professor of Philosophy. Among his many books are Who Owns the Moon?, Discriminations and The History of Philosophy. He is a regular contributor to The Times, Guardian, Financial Times, Independent, Economist and many more.