The Age Of Fallibility: The Consequences Of The War On Terror

The legendary financier and founder of the Open Society Institute offers crucial insight into the real meaning of freedom, and how societies can best promote it. After reflecting on his support of a losing Democrat for president, George Soros revisits his views on why George Bush's policies around the world fall short in the arenas most important to democracy, human rights, and open society. As a survivor of the Holocaust and a proponent of free expression, Soros understands the meaning of freedom. This essay discusses his views and how they differ from the president's, exploring why Democrats may have lost ground on these values and how they might reclaim it. Using facts, anecdotes, personal experience, and philosophy, Soros illuminates this significant topic to enlighten and inspire.