Library:On Tyranny
| On Tyranny | |
|---|---|
| Author | Timothy Snyder |
| First published | 2017 |
| ISBN | 978-0-8041-9011-4 unverified |
| Role | Analysis |
| Domains | Politics & Elections History |
| Tactics | Propaganda Technique |
On Tyranny is a 2017 book by Timothy Snyder.
Summary
Timothy Snyder, a historian of Central and Eastern Europe at Yale University, wrote this short book of lessons drawn from the history of fascism and communism.
Twenty lessons
Each chapter offers a lesson with historical examples, such as "Do not obey in advance," "Defend institutions," "Believe in truth," "Investigate" and "Be wary of paramilitaries." Several lessons concern language and information: reading long-form journalism, resisting repeated slogans and supporting independent media.
Truth and freedom
Snyder argues that abandoning facts is a step toward tyranny, because people who cannot agree on what is true cannot hold power to account.
Relevance to Bullshitopedia
A concise, practical guide that links historical propaganda to civic habits readers can adopt today. It was written in response to contemporary politics, and some reviewers saw it as partisan.
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