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In Praise Of Doubt (2000)

by Peter L. Berger(Favorite Author)

3.63 of 5 Votes: 3

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review 1: This book was valuable reading. It confirmed my notion that doubt is a necessary virtue that leads us on a journey to find the truth wherever it may be found. The authors build a case for being able to uphold strong convictions without caving in to the need to make an insecure world seen secure. The troubles associate with fanaticism in politics and religion are clearly articulated for the readers. Great read for those who are thinkers in a philosophical way.
review 2: This books is on the border between sociology and philosophy, which is understandable as one author is a sociologist and the other a philosopher. The authors provide a clear and logical description of the effects of "plurality" (interacting with people of other cultures, beliefs etc.) and th... moree dangers of this leading to two extremes: fundamentalism and relativism. The book is written in a fairly light hearted style and is an enjoyable read. The logic is generally easy to follow, although I struggled with the concept of "doubting whether you are doubting" as carrying any particular relevance or meaning. The bulk of the book is explanatory while the final chapter "Politics of Moderation" becomes more prescriptive. It was in this last chapter that I felt the author's reasoning was less clear than in the rest of the book (although I agree with the "beliefs" expressed in that chapter.) Overall, an enjoyable read that provides a useful structure to analyze one's own political, social, and cultural beliefs. less

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