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EPISODE · Aug 21, 2026 · 2H 8M

Anti-Dictator The Discours sur la servitude voluntaire-Étienne de La Boétie

from Training of Wild Animals · host Grace Moon, Carl Moon

"Anti-Dictator: The Discours sur la servitude volontaire" by Étienne de La Boétie is a powerful treatise that examines the nature of tyranny and the complicity of the people in their own subjugation. La Boétie argues that the power of a dictator relies on the voluntary servitude of the masses, making a compelling case for individual freedom and resistance against oppression. This timeless work resonates today as it challenges listeners to reflect on their own roles within societal structures and the importance of collective action against authoritarianism.

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