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Vexed
Ethics Beyond Political Tribes
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by the complexities and contradictions in modern political and ethical debates. It delves into challenging questions that encourage readers to reconsider their assumptions and think deeply about contemporary societal issues. This work may appeal to those who appreciate a thoughtful examination of moral quandaries and the philosophical underpinnings of current affairs.
Vexed
How do we consider ethics in an era in which "politics has become personal" and polarized into the "package deals" offered by the Left and the Right?
How do we consider ethics in an era in which 'politics has become personal' and polarized into the 'package deals' offered by the Left and the Right?
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Across the democratic West, politics has become deeply polarised and profoundly personal. Challenge someone’s political views and increasingly you challenge their very being.
And yet, do our political tribes even make sense? Look carefully, and on the most important ethical issues of the age – assisted dying, social welfare, sexual liberation, abortion, gun control, the environment, technology, justice – the instinctive positions of both the Left and the Right are riven with contradictions.
In this refreshing and eye-opening book, James Mumford, a public thinker and independent commentator, questions the basic assumptions of our political groups. His challenge is simple: ‘Why should believing strongly about one topic mean the automatic adoption of so many others?’
Vexed is an essential and provocative account that will appeal to anyone of independent thought, and a welcome call for new reflection on the moral issues most relevant to our modern way of life.
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Vexed by Dr James Mumford is acclaimed for its insight into political conversations, offering a nuanced plea for ambivalence in a polarized world. Critics laud it as an intriguing reflection on political tribalism, with a style that is both engaging and thought-provoking. The book is described as an illuminating examination of how ideology can stifle thought, and it's praised for its contribution to understanding global political polarisation.
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ISBN: 9781472966346
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 05 March 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bloomsbury Continuum
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 220.0mm
Weight: 360g
Pages: 224
About the Author
James Mumford lives in London and is a fellow at the University of Virginia’s Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture. He received his PhD from Oxford University and was a Henry fellow at Yale where his graduate studies were in political philosophy and religion. He writes for the Guardian, New Statesman, The Atlantic, Spectator, Daily Telegraph and the Times Literary Supplement.
@JamesACMumford / jamesmumford.co.uk
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