The Covid-19 pandemic has revealed the serious crisis of political
authorities that liberal societies are currently experiencing.
Indeed, a significant number of individuals living in these
societies did not hesitate to defy the sanitary rules enacted by
their government which has made it difficult for them to stop the
virus from spreading. What can explain such a situation? This is
what this book is discussing. Whether it is the growing popularity
of conspiracy theories, the distrust towards governments or
cultural and religious beliefs that take precedence over the
respect of governments' directives, all these factors that have led
so many individuals to act in an irresponsible way during the
pandemic find their roots in the liberal tradition as it originated
in the 18th century and in its more recent development which has
had the effect of decentralizing the individual from his collective
responsibilities in favor of an almost unlimited enjoyment of his
individual freedom. This health crisis has revealed the urgency for
liberal societies to establish a better balance between collective
interest and individual freedom through responsible citizenship
capable of protecting its citizens against the adoption of
draconian measures when they will be struck again by upcoming
pandemics that appear to be unfortunately inevitable.
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