THE THREAT TO REASON by Dan Hind ( 9781844672530 ) - Books & Audio Books at Pickabook.co.uk

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Title:

THE THREAT TO REASON
HOW THE ENLIGHTENMENT WAS HIJACKED AND HOW WE CAN RECLAIM IT

By:

Dan Hind

Format:

Paperback

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£7.99

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£5.99

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ISBN 10:

1844672530

ISBN 13:

9781844672530

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Publisher:

VERSO BOOKS

Pub. date:

22 May, 2008

Pages:

224

Description:

Exploring how the Enlightenment continues to operate as a guiding principle in Western politics, this title reveals how the pressing threats to free inquiry reside within the enlightened institutions of state and corporation. It demonstrates its importance to a democratic politics, rather than a political performance in which we remain spectators.

Synopsis:

In exploring how the Enlightenment continues to operate as a powerful guiding principle in Western politics, "The Threat to Reason" reveals how the truly pressing threats to free inquiry reside within the allegedly enlightened institutions of state and corporation. In recovering the concept of Enlightenment from its self-appointed defenders, "The Threat to Reason" demonstrates its crucial importance to a truly democratic politics, rather than a political performance in which we remain merely spectators.

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