Kaufmann, Eric
Taboo: How Making Race Sacred Produced a Cultural Revolution
- ISBN 13:
- 9781800752665
- author:
- Kaufmann, Eric
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Swift Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 24.3 x 16.3 x 4.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, Freedom & Security,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The rise of 'cultural socialism' poses a significant threat to Western values. This philosophy, which advocates for harsh restrictions on free speech and national symbols in order to reduce psychological harm and bolster the esteem of formerly marginalized groups, is gaining momentum. Eric Kaufmann examines the genesis of this phenomenon, tracing its roots back to liberal taboos around race that emerged in the 1960s. He argues that well-meaning left-liberals have inadvertently created a culture of 'woke' socialism, which prioritizes minority fragility over resilience and effective policy-making. This shift suppresses open debate, harming the very minorities it aims to help. Kaufmann's authoritative study offers a timely analysis of the radical shift in values driving the culture wars of our time. By understanding the underlying drivers of this phenomenon, readers can better navigate the complex cultural and political conflicts of today.
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