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Sowell, Thomas, 1930-
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Libertarianism.
Social justice -- United States.
Progressivism (United States politics)
United States -- Politics and government -- 21st century.
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Sowell, Thomas, 1930-
Libertarianism.
Social justice -- United States.
Progressivism (United States politics)
United States -- Politics and government -- 21st century.
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Social justice fallacies / Thomas Sowell.
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Sowell, Thomas, 1930-
Basic Books, 2023.
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320
.011
S731s
Subjects
Libertarianism.
Social justice -- United States.
Progressivism (United States politics)
United States -- Politics and government -- 21st century.
ISBN:
9781541603929 (hc)
Edition:
1st ed.
Description:
vii, 201 p. ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 131-188) and index.
Contents:
"Equal chances" fallacies -- Racial fallacies -- Chess pieces fallacies -- Knowledge fallacies -- Words, deeds and dangers.
Summary:
"In this instant New York Times bestseller, renowned economist Thomas Sowell demolishes the myths that underpin the social justice movement. The quest for social justice is a powerful crusade of our time, with an appeal to many different people, for many different reasons. But those who use the same words do not always present the same meanings. Clarifying those meanings is the first step toward finding out what we agree on and disagree on. From there, it is largely a question of what the facts are. Social Justice Fallacies reveals how many things that are thought to be true simply cannot stand up to documented facts, which are often the opposite of what is widely believed. However attractive the social justice vision, the crucial question is whether the social justice agenda will get us to the fulfillment of that vision. History shows that the social justice agenda has often led in the opposite direction, sometimes with catastrophic consequences. More things are involved besides simply mistakes. All human beings are fallible, and social justice advocates may not necessarily make any more mistakes than others. But crusaders with an utter certainty about their mission are often undeterred by obstacles, evidence or even fatal dangers. That is where much of the Western world is today. The question is whether we will continue on heedlessly, past the point of no return." --Publisher.
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