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Letters to a young contrarian
Book • 2001
In this book, Christopher Hitchens addresses a hypothetical young reader, offering advice on how to cultivate a contrarian mindset.
He draws on historical examples of dissenters like Émile Zola, Rosa Parks, and George Orwell to illustrate the importance of questioning authority and challenging consensus.
The book covers a range of topics including politics, economics, and religion, and encourages readers to seek out argument and disputation as a means of intellectual growth.
Hitchens also critiques various forms of dogma and advocates for a life of critical thinking and moral courage.
He draws on historical examples of dissenters like Émile Zola, Rosa Parks, and George Orwell to illustrate the importance of questioning authority and challenging consensus.
The book covers a range of topics including politics, economics, and religion, and encourages readers to seek out argument and disputation as a means of intellectual growth.
Hitchens also critiques various forms of dogma and advocates for a life of critical thinking and moral courage.
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Mathew Hussey as a great book that he is sad he does not get to hear Hitchens' opinion on things today.
Mathew Hussey as a great book that he is sad he does not get to hear Hitchens' opinion on things today.
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