The Myths We Live by - by Peter Cave (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>- Lively... Cave forces his readers to interrogate cherished beliefs and see how many of the principles enshrined in public life are not only inconsistent but incoherent, even paradoxical. - The Herald <p/> - An elegant and erudite expose of the hypocrisies and evasions that infect the social and political thinking of our times. - John Cottingham, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, Reading University <p/> - Britain's wittiest philosopher - Raymond Tallis, bestselling author of The Kingdom of Infinite Space <p/> - Highly entertaining, informative and challenging... If you want to check whether your beliefs about democracy, human rights and free speech aren't just prejudices - mere myths you happen to have signed up to - this is a great place to start. - Stephen Law, author of The Complete Philosophy Files <p/> - With characteristic wit, philosopher Peter Cave takes readers on a journey of discovery through a maze of perplexities. This is a profound book. - Dan Cohn-Sherbok, Professor Emeritus, University of Wales <p/> - Engaging and mentally stimulating - New Scientist on Do Llamas Fall in Love?<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Peter Cave</b> lectures in philosophy for New York University (London) and the Open University. He is the author of numerous articles and several philosophy books, including<i> This Sentence Is False</i> and<i> The Big Think Book. </i>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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