
KULTURA és TUDOMÁNY
A FORDÍTÓ ELŐSZAVA.
I. A KORMÁNYFORMÁK ALAPELVEI.
II. A MUNKAKÖRÖK ZÜRZAVARA.
III. A HIVATOTTSÁG MENEDÉKE.
IV. A HIVATÁSOS TÖRVÉNYHOZÓ.
V. TÖRVÉNYEK A DEMOKRÁCIÁBAN.
VI. KONTÁRSÁG A KORMÁNYZAT KÖRÉBEN.
VII. KONTÁRSÁG A JOGSZOLGÁLTATÁS KÖRÉBEN.
VIII. EGYÉB KONTÁRSÁG.
A scathing yet witty examination of modern political life, this work delves into the ways democratic institutions can stray into a “cult of incompetence.” Drawing on classical philosophy and sharp contemporary examples, the author exposes how demagoguery and bureaucratic self‑interest erode genuine public service. His razor‑thin sarcasm and lively prose turn dense analysis into an unexpectedly entertaining critique.
The first section lays out the foundational principles of government, questioning whether any system truly embodies a universal, soul‑nourishing ideal. By juxtaposing historic insights with early‑20th‑century French politics, the book warns of the dangers when authority becomes a vehicle for self‑promotion rather than collective good. Listeners will find the author's blend of humor, moral reflection, and incisive observation both thought‑provoking and richly flavorful.
Language
hu
Duration
~4 hours (283K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Budapest: Franklin-Társulat, 1919.
Credits
Albert László from page images generously made available by the Library of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Release date
2023-12-15
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1847–1916
A sharp, lively French critic, he made literature feel like an argument worth having. Best known for clear, forceful essays on writers, theater, and ideas, he became one of the most recognizable literary voices of his time.
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