Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
The Tyranny of Shams

The Tyranny of Shams

McCabe, Joseph

Paperback

Philosophy

ISBN10: 9368098670
ISBN13: 9789368098676
Publisher: Double 9 Booksllp
Published: Nov 1 2024
Pages: 164
Weight: 0.43
Height: 0.38 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The Tyranny of Shams by Joseph McCabe is a critical work that challenges societal, religious, and political norms, with particular focus on the oppressive nature of these shams in modern life. Written in the early 20th century, McCabe, a well-known freethinker and writer, examines how false beliefs, conventional social structures, and dogmatic ideologies limit human potential, hinder intellectual growth, and promote conformity. In addition to critiquing organized religion, McCabe also targets the military and its role in perpetuating violence, nationalism, and blind obedience. He argues that military institutions serve as a powerful form of control, often demanding unquestioning loyalty and suppressing independent thought. According to McCabe, the militaristic mindset fosters a culture of authoritarianism, leading to the sacrifice of personal autonomy for the sake of state power. McCabe's critique is unapologetically polemical, aiming to inspire intellectual liberation and social reform. By encouraging people to question not only religion and societal conventions but also the military's role in promoting authoritarianism, McCabe calls for a radical reevaluation of traditional institutions and their influence on society.

5 different editions

Also available

Also from

McCabe, Joseph

View All

Also in

Philosophy

View All