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

by Peter Cave

Book Overview

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?...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1786495228
• ISBN13: 9781786495228
• Release Date: November 2020
• Publisher: Atlantic Books (UK)
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 4.8" x 7.5"