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“It is very sad to realize that this book, published in 2006 seems even more relevant in 2024. Again, I agree with a lot that this author had to say under George W. Bush's administration. How much more well relate under the orange toddler's 2nd term.”
“Well worth the read. This is an incredibly important book for understanding the foundations of progressive and conservative thought; for understanding those extensions to ideas like "freedom" and "morality"; and grappling with the implications. My favorite points include the nurturant family vs strict father, which I think I was vaguely aware of but now more fully understand; morality stemming from empathy & responsibility vs. from a moral authority/religion; that corporations act as governments, but with zero accountability; that markets are not natural and benefit those who design and direct them; that poverty and environmental destruction are questions of morality; and ultimately, perhaps best, that progressives value "freedom" and "morals" just as much as conservatives, but that conservatives have stolen those words from us.
I'd describe the writing style as textbook-lite. I do appreciate the straightforward manner of writing, but there were times when I thought an essay style would have made it a tad more compelling and make it flow better. Lakoff doesn't hide that he's a progressive, and I agree with him, but I can imagine a conservative person would be offended at this book. Maybe that's okay.”
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