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Peter Cave - Myths We Live By, Häftad

Häftad, Engelska, 2020

Myths We Live By

A Contrarian's Guide to Democracy, Free Speech and Other Liberal Fictions

Av Peter Cave

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Beskrivning
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.
Produktinformation
  • Utgivningsdatum: 2020-08-06
  • Mått: 128 x 199 x 28 mm
  • Vikt: 346 g
  • Format: Häftad
  • Språk: Engelska
  • Antal sidor: 368
  • Förlag: Atlantic Books
  • ISBN: 9781786495228
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Peter Cave lectures in philosophy for New York University (London) and the Open University. He is the author of numerous articles - some academic and serious, others humorous - and several philosophy books, including the bestseller Can a Robot Be Human? He has scripted and presented philosophy programmes for BBC Radio 4 and often appears in the media, taking part in public debates, providing some philosophical approaches often on matters of ethics, religion and politics.

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Lively... Cave forces his readers to interrogate cherished beliefs and see how many of the principles enshrined in public life are not only inconsistent but incoherent, even paradoxical.

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