Book · 1991 · Civilization, Modern
The ethics of authenticity
Why people recommend it
The Ethics of Authenticity is a concise work of political theory by philosopher Charles Taylor that examines the modern quest for identity and meaning. When Stephanie Slade appeared on The Ezra Klein Show for the episode titled Meet the ‘Angry, Aggrieved’ New Right, published on October 3, 2023, she highlighted the book during the recommendation segment. Describing the publication as a short work of political theory, Stephanie Slade explained that she deeply loved the text because it served as a model for how to rigorously think through complex ideas. By bringing Charles Taylor's work to the conversation on the podcast, the guest encouraged listeners to engage with thoughtful philosophical analysis regarding individualism, cultural shifts, and the moral horizons of contemporary society. The recommendation provided a foundational intellectual framework that resonated with the broader discussions of political ideology and shifting cultural movements explored throughout the interview.
Who recommended it
- Stephanie Slade Recommended
Stephanie Slade — 1 mention
“Charles Taylor's the ethics of authenticity is a short work of political theory that I really love because it is the model of the kind of thinking through of ideas”