The Assault on Reason

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Analyzing the political erosion of reasoned democracy.

If you’ve been feeling disoriented with the shifting political landscape and the overpowering influence of media on public opinion, Al Gore’s "The Assault on Reason" might speak to your concerns. It’s not just a thesis on democracy's decline but a call to action. Gore compels readers to consider the value of truth and reason in the public sphere. This book would be an empowering read for anyone interested in media influence, politics, and active citizenship.

  • The Quill Award for History/current events/politics (2007)
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The Assault on Reason

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ISBN: 9781594201226
Authors: Will Patton, Al Gore
Publisher: Penguin
Date of Publication: 2008-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Science, Politics, History, Philosophy
Goodreads rating: 3.78
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New York Times bestseller: A visionary analysis of the degradation of our public sphere and its consequences for our democracy. Nobel Peace Prize winner, bestselling author, activist, and political icon, Al Gore has become one of the most respected and influential public intellectuals in America today. The Assault on Reason takes an unprecedented look at how faith in the power of reason—the idea that citizens can govern themselves through rational debate.
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Analyzing the political erosion of reasoned democracy.

If you’ve been feeling disoriented with the shifting political landscape and the overpowering influence of media on public opinion, Al Gore’s "The Assault on Reason" might speak to your concerns. It’s not just a thesis on democracy's decline but a call to action. Gore compels readers to consider the value of truth and reason in the public sphere. This book would be an empowering read for anyone interested in media influence, politics, and active citizenship.

  • The Quill Award for History/current events/politics (2007)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.