Don't Burn This Book
Thinking for Yourself in an Age of Unreason
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
Published:28th Apr '20
Should be back in stock very soon
In Don't Burn This Book, Dave Rubin offers insights on free thinking, urging readers to challenge censorship and embrace diverse perspectives in today's politically charged climate.
In Don't Burn This Book, author Dave Rubin presents a compelling argument for free thinking in an era marked by increasing censorship and political correctness. Rubin, known as the host of the popular talk show The Rubin Report, explores how the left has shifted away from its foundational values of free speech and tolerance. He highlights the alarming trend of silencing dissenting voices on college campuses and the broader societal implications of this shift. Through personal anecdotes and observations from his experiences, Rubin urges readers to reclaim the principles of open dialogue and critical thinking.
The book serves as a roadmap for those feeling politically homeless in today's polarized environment. Rubin emphasizes the importance of engaging with diverse perspectives, whether one agrees with them or not. He believes that true liberalism is about fostering a marketplace of ideas, rather than succumbing to the pressures of tribal outrage. By sharing his journey as a free thinker, he aims to empower readers to challenge prevailing narratives and think independently.
Rubin provides practical tools for navigating contemporary issues, such as fact-checking, standing up against mob mentality, and defending individual rights. He argues that freedom is contingent upon these principles, and that the fight against the 'Progressive Woke Machine' is crucial for preserving the last bastions of free thought. Ultimately, Don't Burn This Book is a clarion call for intellectual courage and the necessity of free expression in a rapidly changing world.
Dave Rubin's genuine curiosity and willingness to seriously consider opinions across the political spectrum have rightly made The Rubin Report a necessary corrective to modern journalism. Don't Burn This Book charts his personal and political transformation from predictable progressive to independent and informed thinker in a manner that his readers should find topical, engaging, personable and, above all, reassuring * Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, author of 12 Rules for Life and Maps of Meaning *
ISBN: 9781472134516
Dimensions: 232mm x 152mm x 32mm
Weight: 297g
240 pages