The War on the West
The War on the West
Douglas Murray
Ben Shapiro
Excellent tome. - Ben Shapiro
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The War on the West

The War on the West

Douglas Murray
Douglas Murray
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Douglas Murray
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In "The War on the West," Douglas Murray embarks on a thought-provoking examination of the contemporary zeitgeist that revels in denigrating Western civilization while celebrating others. Murray meticulously dissects the prevailing anti-Western narratives, exposing the hypocrisy and inconsistency that underpin them. With a sharp eye, he questions the fairness of condemning Western thinkers and achievements on moral grounds, while overlooking or excusing the glaring flaws and prejudices of influential figures and societies outside the West. Murray's inquiry goes beyond mere criticism, delving into the dangerous consequences of such unbalanced perspectives, including the empowerment of authoritarian regimes and the erosion of the very foundations of Western civilization. Murray's narrative is both a defense and a call to arms, urging a reevaluation of the West's contributions to the world. He confronts the uncomfortable truths about racism and prejudice within Western societies, but also challenges the reader to consider the larger picture of global injustice and oppression. "The War on the West" is not just an analysis of current ideological battles; it is a passionate argument for the preservation and appreciation of Western civilization's unique heritage and values. Through rigorous argumentation and compelling examples, Murray makes the case that the survival of the West is crucial not only for its inhabitants but for the advancement of human civilization itself.

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Released
2022
26 Apr
Length
308
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Excellent tome. - Ben Shapiro
For Nietzsche, one of the dangers of the men of ressentiment is that they will achieve their ultimate form of revenge, which is to turn happy people into unhappy people like themselves—to shove their misery into the faces of the happy so that in due course the happy “start to be ashamed of their happiness and perhaps say to one another: ‘It’s a disgrace to be happy!
— Douglas Murray, The War on the West

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