# Vexed

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- Authors: [James Mumford](https://www.bookquiver.com/james-mumford)
- Language: en_US
- Published: 2020-03-05
- Genres: Philosophy

## Description

In Vexed, James Mumford tackles the polarization of civil society across the democratic West, taking a fresh look at the existential questions and " hot button" issues that are an essential part of the politics of the Left and Right. In examining issues like the " right-to-die" movement and assisted suicide, family values and economic injustice, sexual liberation and consent, gun-control and abortion, the environment and technology, criminal justice and reform, Mumford questions the basic assumptions of our political groups. His challenge is simple: " Why should believing strongly about one topic mean the automatic adoption of so many others?" With this refreshing and eye-opening book, James Mumford, a public thinker and independent commentator, has written an essential and provocative account that will appeal to anyone of independent thought, and a welcome call for new reflection on the moral issues most relevant to our modern way of life.

## Editions

### Vexed

- Publisher: Bloomsbury
- ISBN: 978-14-7296-634-6
- Pages: 224
- Published: 2020-03-05
- Language: en_US