Old Dilemmas Renewed Fear of Freedom vs. Freedom from Fear
Journal: Glocalism Journal of Culture Politics and Innovation
Year: 2016

Contemporary societies are currently subjected to very rapid and radical social changes and, as a consequence, struggle with their outcomes. The results range from the unforeseen repercussions of globally shifting political powers, through rising nationalisms, to prolonged economic, environmental, political and humanitarian crises. Critical analysis of the theories focused on the phenomena of authoritarianism, escapism, political myth, and conformity allows for outlining a comprehensive picture