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I mean, that's obviously a "gross generalization".

• justin66 7y ago
  Ah, I might have misunderstood your question! I didn't realize we were giving Hariri a pass for gross generalizations. Although it's a serious enough error that it might be more than just a "gross generalization." I certainly think it is.
  • mfoy_ 7y ago
    The nature of the book necessitates gross generalizations. It literally could not be anything else. It's like saying you don't like Expanse because you don't like sci-fi... Okay, but why did you read it if you know you hate sci-fi?
    • justin66 7y ago
      > The nature of the book necessitates gross generalizations. It literally could not be anything else. If you say so. I don't think that's a shield against criticism. His treatment of humanism is asinine. In addition to engaging in gross generalizations on the topic, he is - to use your words - "really wrong." Getting the history of modern ideas right seems like it ought to be the easy part with a book like this, particularly if you're content with generalizations.
• justin66 7y ago
  This particular critique of Hariri - that his characterization of humanism is stupid - is apparently rather unpopular here. It'd be interesting to understand why.