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In Praise of Prejudice - (Brief Encounters) by Theodore Dalrymple (Hardcover)
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- Today, the word prejudice has come to seem synonymous with bigotry; therefore the only way a person can establish freedom from bigotry is by claiming to have wiped his mind free from prejudice.
- Author(s): Theodore Dalrymple
- 200 Pages
- Social Science, Discrimination & Race Relations
- Series Name: Brief Encounters
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Today, the word prejudice has come to seem synonymous with bigotry; therefore the only way a person can establish freedom from bigotry is by claiming to have wiped his mind free from prejudice. English psychiatrist and writer Theodore Dalrymple shows that freeing the mind from prejudice is not only impossible, but entails intellectual, moral and emotional dishonesty. The attempt to eradicate prejudice has several dire consequences for the individual and society as a whole.Book Synopsis
Today, the word prejudice has come to seem synonymous with bigotry; therefore the only way a person can establish freedom from bigotry is by claiming to have wiped his mind free from prejudice. English psychiatrist and writer Theodore Dalrymple shows that freeing the mind from prejudice is not only impossible, but entails intellectual, moral and emotional dishonesty. The attempt to eradicate prejudice has several dire consequences for the individual and society as a whole.Dimensions (Overall): 8.6 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)
Weight: .7 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 200
Genre: Social Science
Sub-Genre: Discrimination & Race Relations
Series Title: Brief Encounters
Publisher: Encounter Books
Format: Hardcover
Author: Theodore Dalrymple
Language: English
Street Date: August 10, 2007
TCIN: 1007032742
UPC: 9781594032028
Item Number (DPCI): 247-07-5478
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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