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EPISODE · Sep 12, 2026 · 2H 8M

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

from Letters on England · host Voltaire

"Anti-Dictator: The Discours sur la servitude volontaire" by Étienne de La Boétie explores the concept of voluntary servitude and the dynamics of power between rulers and the ruled. La Boétie argues that tyranny can only exist with the consent of the people, prompting listeners to reflect on their own complicity in systems of oppression. This timeless discourse remains relevant today as it challenges individuals to question authority and recognize their own agency in the face of domination. By examining the roots of obedience and the potential for resistance, La Boétie's work invites a profound reconsideration of freedom and the responsibilities that come with it.

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