In many places worldwide, democracy is currently under attack by nationalist populism. As in other countries, the same question arises in Israel: Why do political elements that have no qualms about harming the wellbeing and rights of citizens achieve such broad support?
“The Emotional Life of Populism: How Fear, Disgust, Resentment, and Love Undermine Democracy,” begins with the assumption that to answer this question one must focus on emotions, because only emotions are capable of causing human beings to ignore the facts and overlook personal interests.
By Eva Illouz with Avital Sicron
Publisher: Van Leer Institute Press & Hakibbutz Hameuchad