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Assholes: A Theory of Donald Trump
Assholes: A Theory of Donald Trump | Aaron James
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That Donald Trump is an asshole is a fact widely agreed upon—even by his supporters, who actually like that about him. But his startling political rise makes the question of just what sort of asshole he is, and how his assholedom may help to explain his success, one not just of philosophical interest but of almost existential urgency. Enter the philosopher Aaron James, author of the foundational text in the burgeoning field of Asshole Studies: the bestselling Assholes: A Theory. In this brisk and trenchant inquiry into the phenomenon that is Donald Trump, James places the man firmly in the typology of the asshole (takes every advantage, entrenched sense of entitlement, immune to criticism); considers whether, in the Hobbesian world we seem to inhabit, he might not somehow be a force for good—i.e., the Stronger Asshole; and offers a suggestion for how the bonds of our social contract, spectacularly broken by Trump’s (and Ted Cruz’s) disdain for democratic civility, might in time be repaired. You will never think about Donald Trump the same way after reading this book. And, like it or not, think about him we must. From the Hardcover edition.
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keithmalek
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Dan_SpiderCrafts
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Meanwhile, at Chapters / Indigo
#BooksToReadDuringATrumpPresidency Keeping the humour in good spirits, as I hear and feel the sorrows of friends in the U.S. I'm counting on our Canadian example to keep progressive and supportive. It's frightening to watch freedoms being lost, on women's rights, racial discrimination, LGBTQ equality. It's a tough observation for history, as what the future influences; compassion vs. that asshole attitude message.

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MatchlessMarie
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I have my reading lined up for tomorrow. May God have mercy on our souls.

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Qemorio
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Breaking down the election display at work.

Bette 😂😂😂 8y
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JenBrown
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I'm not an American citizen, I don't live in the U.S., but whatever happens there will affect the rest of the world because whether we like it or not, we follow you. I'm extremely sad, and shocked, as are lots of nations from Europe. And if you're not afraid, well....we are.

Qemorio I'm afraid. 8y
Qemorio I'm afraid. 8y
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Pickpick

This might be the only thing getting us through election season...

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Balibee146
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An actual book.......

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ramyasbookshelf
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Spotted on my IG feed today.. From double day books.

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