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Suicide of the West
This episode reveals why the stability and prosperity of Western civilization are not humanity's natural state, but a fragile, hard-won anomaly constantly threatened by our own nature.
“This episode reveals why the stability and prosperity of Western civilization are not humanity's natural state, but a fragile, hard-won anomaly constantly threatened by our own nature.”
— Jonah Goldberg, Suicide of the West
Western Civilization, Political Philosophy, Human Nature
If you often wonder why stable societies seem to fray at the edges, or why rational discourse feels increasingly difficult, this will feel familiar a sobering perspective.
Jonah Goldberg brings a deep understanding of political history and human psychology to explain why the institutions we rely on are far more vulnerable than we assume.