Why people recommend it
Kindly Inquisitors by Jonathan Rauch is a defense of free expression and open intellectual debate, examining the social mechanisms that govern truth and disagreement in liberal societies. On The Ezra Klein Show in the episode titled A Libertarian and I Debate the Debt Ceiling, aired on May 16, 2023, guest Veronique de Rugy discussed the publication. De Rugy introduced Jonathan Rauch's book as her second recommendation, expressing her deep admiration for the work despite it being an older title. She emphasized that the arguments contained within the book are particularly important for contemporary readers navigating modern cultural and political disputes. By highlighting the text, de Rugy underscored the enduring necessity of protecting open inquiry, tolerating offensive ideas, and maintaining institutional norms that foster constructive intellectual conflict in a democratic society. The recommendation served to remind the audience of the foundational principles supporting free speech.
Who recommended it
- Veronique de Rugy Recommended
Veronique de Rugy — 1 mention
“my second book it's an old book but I just love of it and I think it's it's important right now is Jonathan Roush kindly inquisitors”