Arguing for a Better World
How Philosophy Can Help Us Fight for Social Justice
[New York, New York] : Penguin Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, 2023, ©2023.
Format: Book
Description: 293 pages ; 22 cm
"A book that shows us how to work through thorny moral questions by examining their parts in broad daylight, equipping us to not only identify our own positions but to defend them as well. It demonstrates the relevance of philosophy to our everyday lives, and offers some clear-eyed tools to those who want to learn how to better fight for justice and liberation for all"-- Provided by publisher.
Contents:
Introduction: Show your work! -- Can you be racist to a white person? -- Has 'political correctness' gone too far? -- What's wrong with dog whistles? -- Is it sexist to say 'men are trash'? -- Do all lives matter? -- Who should we believe? -- Where does a mansplainer get his water? -- Who is cancelling whom? -- Are we responsible for structural injustice? -- Conclusion: Your nearest barricade.
ISBN:
9780143136835
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
PHILOSOPHY Ethics Sha | Cooper (Forest Acres) | Nonfiction | In |
First published in Great Britain by John Murray (Publishers), a Hachette UK company, 2023.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Includes bibliographical references and index.