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Two Cheers for Democracy is the second collection of essays by E. M. Forster, published in 1951, and incorporating material from 1936 onwards.
The premise of Two Cheers and their more elaborated predecessors is that planners, analysts, and other “experts” backed by state power—whether people’s socialist or corporate capitalist—have historically made a hash of things in imposing their programs on “their” people.
Two Cheers for Democracy. E.M. Forster. 3.85. 196 ratings25 reviews. Essays that applaud democracy's toleration of individual freedom and self-criticism and deplore its encouragement of mediocrity: "We may still contrive to raise three cheers for democracy, although at present she only deserves two."
Sep 9, 2019 · Two cheers for democracy. by. Forster, E. M. (Edward Morgan), 1879-1970. Publication date. 1951. Topics. Democracy. Publisher. New York : Harcourt, Brace & World.
Apr 1, 2024 · “Two Cheers for Democracy” is an essay by E M Forster that provides an analysis of the strengths and limitations of democratic societies. The essay was published in 1951 amidst the tumultuous aftermath of World War II and the rise of totalitarian regimes.
'So two cheers for Democracy: one because it admits variety and two because it permits criticism. Two cheers are quite enough: there is no occasion to give three. Only Love the Beloved Republic deserves that.'
Sep 10, 2019 · Two cheers for democracy. by. Forster, E. M. (Edward Morgan), 1879-1970. Publication date. 1951. Publisher. London : E. Arnold. Collection. internetarchivebooks; inlibrary; printdisabled.
