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Author Cave, Peter, author.

Title MYTHS WE LIVE BY : adventures in democracy, free speech and other liberal inventions / Peter Cave.

Publication Info. [Place of publication not identified] : ATLANTIC Books, 2019.

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Edition [CA & US version].
Description 1 online resource
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary 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.
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Subject Political science -- Philosophy -- Popular works.
Political science -- Philosophy.
Genre/Form Popular works.
Subject Human rights -- Philosophy -- Popular works.
Human rights -- Philosophy.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Subject Human rights.
Other Form: Ebook version : 9781786495211
Original 9781786495204 1786495201 (OCoLC)1089236798
ISBN 9781786495211 (electronic book)
178649521X (electronic book)
9781786495204
1786495201