The Myths We Live By - A Contrarian's Guide to Democracy, Free Speech and Other Liberal Fictions (Paperback, Main)

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.

General

Imprint:	Atlantic Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 2020
Authors:	Peter Cave
Dimensions:	197 x 128 x 27mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	368
Edition:	Main
ISBN-13:	978-1-78649-522-8
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Social & political philosophy Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political ideologies > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Democracy Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics & moral philosophy > General Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics & moral philosophy > General Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Social & political philosophy
LSN:	1-78649-522-8
Barcode:	9781786495228

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