The Myths We Live by: A Contrarian's Guide to Democracy, Free Speech and Other Liberal Fictions - Couverture souple

Cave, Peter

 
9781786495228: The Myths We Live by: A Contrarian's Guide to Democracy, Free Speech and Other Liberal Fictions
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1786495228 ISBN 13 : 9781786495228
Editeur : Atlantic Books, 2020

Synopsis

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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À propos de l?auteur

Peter Cave lectures in philosophy for New York University (London) and the Open University. He is the author of numerous articles and several philosophy books, including This Sentence Is False and The Big Think Book. He has scripted and presented philosophy programs 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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Éditeur
Atlantic Books
Date d'édition
2020
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1786495228
ISBN 13 
9781786495228
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
368
Coordonnées du fabricant
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