Political Manipulation and the Problem of Freedom in Philip Pettit’s and Hannah Arendt’s Thought

Student: Chernaia Sofiia

Educational Programme: Philosophy (Bachelor)

Year of Graduation: 2021

In the modern world, manifestations of the phenomenon of political manipulating are increasing. This study analyzes how political manipulation threatens freedom and what mechanisms against it can work in the theories of Philip Pettit and Hannah Arendt.

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