Our Own Worst Enemy

Our Own Worst Enemy challenges the idea that illiberalism and anti-democratic sentiment are solely due to globalization or elites. Instead, author Tom Nichols posits that everyday citizens have embraced narcissism and resistance to change, leading to a rise in these movements. By resurrecting virtues like altruism and compromise, we can defend democracy and recognize how good we have it in the modern world. This book reframes the debate about our current state of affairs and provides ideas for moving forward.