Robb Davis

Political Illusion and Reality

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“In my four years on the Davis City Council, Ellul accompanied me to the dais, and everywhere I went in my community. Ellul challenged me to confront the damaging spirit of ‘technique’ by creating local, face-to-face, and truly human responses to the challenges of my city. He cautioned me to consider the true ends of human flourishing and to not become enamored with efficient means without reference to those ends. Finally, he provided a language that helped me challenge the ‘technicians’ in places of power who ‘do not accept [the] moral judgement’ of their actions. This book is a reminder of the spiritual and moral grounding of this great man’s work. Without him and his ideas, I could not have succeeded in helping guide my small city in these turbulent times.”