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7525334Fantasy Landhttps://www.gandhi.com.mx/fantasy-land-9781955937382/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/7140968/image.jpg?v=638878251658400000199199MXNGandhiInStock/Ebooks/<p>In "Fantasy Land," Jensen and Benson provide a rigorous analysis of how anti-realismthe belief that reality is merely a social constructhas corroded American culture, institutions, and discourse. From Supreme Court decisions redefining marriage to controversial cases of "cancel culture," the authors demonstrate how the rejection of objective reality leads to harmful consequences for individuals and society.</p><p>The book examines several key manifestations of anti-realism: the persecution of those who hold traditional views on marriage and sexuality; the weaponization of terms like "homophobia" to silence dissent; the misapplication of scientific concepts to moral questions; and media distortions that create false narratives. Using case studies ranging from the soccer player Jaelene Hinkle to baker Jack Phillips, the authors reveal how anti-realism transforms disagreement into hatred and turns reasonable people into pariahs.</p><p>With philosophical rigor and cultural insight, Jensen and Benson trace the roots of anti-realism to Immanuel Kant and show how it has evolved into a dominant worldview with real-world consequences. The book concludes with a hopeful call for readers to embrace realism as the only sound basis for human flourishing and civil discourse.</p><p>"Fantasy Land" is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the philosophical underpinnings of todays cultural divides and a compelling case for returning to objective reality as the foundation for a healthy society. If you enjoyed "The Coddling of the American Mind," "The Madness of Crowds," and "Life at the Bottom," youll love "Fantasy Land: The War on Objectivity in American Culture."</p>...7144576Fantasy Land199199https://www.gandhi.com.mx/fantasy-land-9781955937382/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/7140968/image.jpg?v=638878251658400000InStockMXN99999DIEbook20229781955937382_W3siaWQiOiJkYjRiZGQzZi01YzI2LTRjMzUtYjE0MC0zZTllNTc5NTVhZjYiLCJsaXN0UHJpY2UiOjE5OSwiZGlzY291bnQiOjAsInNlbGxpbmdQcmljZSI6MTk5LCJpbmNsdWRlc1RheCI6dHJ1ZSwicHJpY2VUeXBlIjoiSXBwIiwiY3VycmVuY3kiOiJNWE4iLCJmcm9tIjoiMjAyNS0wNS0xN1QwOTowMDowMFoiLCJyZWdpb24iOiJNWCIsImlzUHJlb3JkZXIiOmZhbHNlfV0=9781955937382_<p>In "Fantasy Land," Jensen and Benson provide a rigorous analysis of how anti-realismthe belief that reality is merely a social constructhas corroded American culture, institutions, and discourse. From Supreme Court decisions redefining marriage to controversial cases of "cancel culture," the authors demonstrate how the rejection of objective reality leads to harmful consequences for individuals and society.</p><p>The book examines several key manifestations of anti-realism: the persecution of those who hold traditional views on marriage and sexuality; the weaponization of terms like "homophobia" to silence dissent; the misapplication of scientific concepts to moral questions; and media distortions that create false narratives. Using case studies ranging from the soccer player Jaelene Hinkle to baker Jack Phillips, the authors reveal how anti-realism transforms disagreement into hatred and turns reasonable people into pariahs.</p><p>With philosophical rigor and cultural insight, Jensen and Benson trace the roots of anti-realism to Immanuel Kant and show how it has evolved into a dominant worldview with real-world consequences. The book concludes with a hopeful call for readers to embrace realism as the only sound basis for human flourishing and civil discourse.</p><p>"Fantasy Land" is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the philosophical underpinnings of todays cultural divides and a compelling case for returning to objective reality as the foundation for a healthy society. If you enjoyed "The Coddling of the American Mind," "The Madness of Crowds," and "Life at the Bottom," youll love "Fantasy Land: The War on Objectivity in American Culture."</p>...9781955937382_Defiance Press and Publishinglibro_electonico_9781955937382_9781955937382Sean BensonInglésMéxicohttps://getbook.kobo.com/koboid-prod-public/content2connect_drm-epub-dfc5ab5f-ba9f-4d94-9543-f308200ec6ec.epub2022-05-13T00:00:00+00:00Defiance Press and Publishing