“The citizen's job is to be rude - to pierce the comfort of professional intercourse by boorish expressions of doubt.”
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The Doubter's Companion: A Dictionary of Aggressive Common Sense
This book serves as a guide for individuals seeking to question and analyze widely accepted ideas and concepts. It provides a wealth of entries that delve into various topics, fostering a spirit of inquiry and challenging readers to think critically about the world around them. more
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John Ralston Saul
John Ralston Saul is a Canadian author, political theorist, and public intellectual. He is known for his profound insights into democracy, civil society, and globalization. Saul's work covers a wide range of topics, including political philosophy, history, and cultural commentary. more
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