The Degradation of the Democratic Dogma

The Degradation of the Democratic Dogma is a book written by American historian and philosopher Henry Adams. The book was first published in 1919 and explores the decline of democracy in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Adams argues that democracy has been corrupted by the rise of capitalism and the concentration of power in the hands of a few wealthy individuals and corporations. He also critiques the influence of the media and the education system, which he believes have contributed to the degradation of democratic values and principles. Adams offers a historical perspective on the origins of democracy and its evolution over time, as well as a critical analysis of contemporary political and social trends. The Degradation of the Democratic Dogma is considered a classic work of political philosophy and remains relevant to modern discussions about the state of democracy in the United States and around the world.1920. This new book is a record of the gathering of data in the department of human government by three generations of America’s most distinguished thinkers, whose lives cover almost the entire period of the American experiment. Here are included three brilliant essays-expressing and emphasizing the creed which has become the heritage of Henry Adams. The result may be summed up in this remarkable conclusion: Vox populi non est vox Dei. As in physics, so also in mind and administration. The theory of averages leads ever to a lower level. The perfect plebiscite, the democratic ideal, is the synonym not of perfect truth but of disaster and confusion. Contents: The Heritage of Henry Adams; The Tendency of History; A Letter to American Teachers of History: The Problem and The Solutions; and The Rule of Phase Applied to History. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.