Description: Myths We Live by : A Contrarian's Guide to Democracy, Free Speech and Other Liberal Fictions, Paperback by Cave, Peter, ISBN 1786495228, ISBN-13 9781786495228, Brand New, Free shipping in the US In this witty and mischievous book, philosopher Peter Cave dissects the most controversial disputes today and uses philosophical argument to reveal that many issues are less straightforward than we'd like to believe. Leaving no sacred cow standing, Cave uses ingenious stories and examples to challenge our most strongly held assumptions. Is democracy inherently a good thing? What is the basis of so-called human rights? Is discrimination always bad? Are we morally obliged to accept refugees? In an age of identity politics and so-called fake news, this book is an essential resource for reinvigorating genuine public debate 'and an entertaining challenge to accepted wisdom.
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Book Title: Myths We Live by : a Contrarian's Guide to Democracy, Free Speech and Other Liberal Fictions
Number of Pages: 368 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Atlantic Books, The Limited
Item Height: 1.1 in
Publication Year: 2020
Topic: Ethics & Moral Philosophy, Political
Genre: Philosophy
Item Weight: 12.2 Oz
Author: Peter Cave
Item Length: 7.7 in
Item Width: 5 in
Format: Trade Paperback