Discriminations - Making Peace in the Culture Wars

World-renowned philosopher A. C. Grayling explores the messy politics of the 'culture wars'It seems like we can't talk about anything nowadays... Whether it's war or something utterly inconsequential, the internet is primed for furore. And the results can be horrifying - from online pile-ons and doxing to job loss and, in some cases, death. But how did we end up here?Nuanced and historically grounded, A. C. Grayling searches for middle ground in an otherwise incendiary debate. Looking at the history of cancellation, from Ancient Greek 'ostracism' through hemlock cups, witch trials and the House of Un-American Activities, Discriminations is a timely examination of the state of our public culture and the chilling effect it's having on intellectual discourse.

About the author

A. C. Grayling is the Founder and Principal of the New College of the Humanities at Northeastern University, London, and its Professor of Philosophy. Among his many books are The God Argument, Democracy and Its Crisis, The History of Philosophy, The Good State and The Frontiers of Knowledge. He has been a regular contributor to The Times, Guardian, Financial Times, Independent on Sunday, Economist, New Statesman, Prospect and New European. He appears frequently on radio and TV, including Newsnight and CNN News. He lives in London.

Product details

• Authors: A. C. Grayling, Grayling A. C.
• Publisher: Oneworld
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.04.2025
• EAN: 9780861549962
• ISBN: 978-0-86154-996-2
• No. of pages: 288
• Dimensions: 134 mm x 214 mm x 21 mm
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Vocational needs; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Media science; Media Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Digital lifestyle, Social discrimination & inequality, Gender & the law, Ethnic minorities & multicultural studies, Media studies: internet, digital media and society, Political control and freedoms, Political Control & Freedoms, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Discrimination, Ethical Issues: Censorship, Law and society, gender issues, Freedom of expression law, Racism and racial discrimination / Anti-racism, Social discrimination and social justice