Description
| Product ID: | 9781786495204 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | The Myths We Live By |
| Subtitle: | Adventures in Democracy, Free Speech and Other Liberal Inventions |
| Authors: | Author: Peter Cave |
| Page Count: | 352 |
| Subjects: | Ethics and moral philosophy, Ethics & moral philosophy, Social and political philosophy, Popular philosophy, Political structures: democracy, Social & political philosophy, Popular philosophy, Political structures: democracy |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Discover how philosophy can shine a light on the world's most divisive issues 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? |
| Imprint Name: | Atlantic Books |
| Publisher Name: | Atlantic Books |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2019-09-05 |
