Propaganda: The Formation of Men's AttitudesFrom one of the greatest French philosophers of the 20th century, comes a seminal study and critique of propaganda. Taking not only a psychological approach, but a sociological approach as well, Ellul's book outlines the taxonomy for propaganda, and ultimately, it's destructive nature towards democracy. Drawing from his own experiences fighting for the French resistance against the Vichy regime, Ellul offers a unique insight into the propaganda machine. "A far more frightening work than any of the nightmare novels of George Orwell. With the logic which is the great instrument of French thought, Ellul] explores and attempts to prove the thesis that propaganda, whether its ends are demonstrably good or bad, is not only destructive to democracy, it is perhaps the most serious threat to humanity operating in the modern world."--Los Angeles |
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... feels himself diminished . For one thing , he gets the feeling that he is under constant supervision and can never exercise his independent initiative ; for another , he thinks he is always being pushed down to a lower level . He is a ...
... feels himself diminished . For one thing , he gets the feeling that he is under constant supervision and can never exercise his independent initiative ; for another , he thinks he is always being pushed down to a lower level . He is a ...
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... feeling that he is a free individual . Propaganda alone can create this feeling , which , in turn , will integrate the individual into collective movements . Thus , it is a powerful boost to his self - esteem . Though a mass instrument ...
... feeling that he is a free individual . Propaganda alone can create this feeling , which , in turn , will integrate the individual into collective movements . Thus , it is a powerful boost to his self - esteem . Though a mass instrument ...
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... feelings and a bad conscience . We have seen the strength propaganda develops when it fur- nishes the individual a feeling of security and righteousness . But propaganda also stimulates guilt feelings . In fact , to develop such feelings ...
... feelings and a bad conscience . We have seen the strength propaganda develops when it fur- nishes the individual a feeling of security and righteousness . But propaganda also stimulates guilt feelings . In fact , to develop such feelings ...
Contents
CHAPTER 1The Characteristics of Propaganda | 3 |
INTERNAL CHARACTERISTICS | 33 |
CATEGORIES OF PROPAGANDA | 61 |
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