Political Ideals Bertrand Russell Analysis

Bertrand Russell was a man of moral value. He was ahead of his time in many more ways than other gave him credit for during his years. His understanding for a variety of subjects was outstanding and incredible for a man with such a tragic past. Nonetheless, we will discuss one of the many accomplishments of this man throughout this essay and show some key factors, from what I believe in his book, “Political Ideals.” Throughout the first chapter of this book, Bertrand talks about how the government is affecting our lives and the ideals governments should strive for all around, stating that they should try to inquire everyone needs. At the same time to put into account and think everyone is different to encourage creativity and to ensure great …show more content…
He starts by assuring readers that society cannot exist or advance without the law and order. This captures my attention, because since when a law a symbol of freedom? After analyzing this, I came with the conclusions that with our any law and order our society won’t limit themselves and would do as they please. Bertrand explains how individuals are welcome to praise whichever religion they please, but still need obey the law and authority. He inputs his opinion and says that law should come through when and only when someone is hurt or the law has been violated. I agree with this because the law should keep citizens from their freedom, rather keep citizens safe while they enjoy and work for their freedom. Bertrand continues explaining how the individual freedom has always been restricted up to a certain limit. He says that in order to minimize the force upon individuals, there should be a public authority to repress the private use of force. He continues explaining that man ought to be free from public control, in order to maintain level headed, to express his fullest expression of his …show more content…
What Bertrand explains during the book are situations that are still happening now a day’s. The book explains how the government worked back in the twenty century and how nations provided for themselves instead of being one great union, just like we see now a day’s. In today’s century the government not only still works in the same manned, but they have become brutal to citizens, wanting to restrict their freedom and knowledge and out nations are now against each other, killing citizens from each others nation and promoting war. Bertrand explain how the love for power would end peace and that is a result we are seeing today, we see how our government will do anything to maintain power no matter the cause or effect. As Bertrand mention, “Life and hope to the world are to be found only in the deeds of love.” In my opinion today’s society will only know hope and peace through love, due to the reason of ambition of