Unjust

Social Justice and the Unmaking of America

By: Noah Rothman

Narrated by: Chris Abell

Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins

Publisher's summary

Social justice is not justice - it is a dogma that divides society into identity groups and foments division, anger, and desire for vengeance.

Unfortunately, social justice has permeated America, and as it turns out, it is not a philosophy that appeals to the better angels of our nature. In practice, social justice is outright disdainful of the kind of blind, objective justice toward which Western civilization has striven since there was such a thing as Western civilization. Its advocates would argue that blind justice is not justice at all and that objectivity is a utopian objective, a myth clung to by naive children.

The social justice creed is shaping our every daily interaction. It influences how businesses structure themselves. It is altering how employers and employees interrelate. It has utterly transformed academia. It is remaking our politics with alarming swiftness. And there are consequences for those who transgress against the tenets of social justice and the self-appointed inquisitors who enforce its maxims.

In Unjust, Commentary, magazine associate editor Noah Rothman deconstructs today's out-of-control social justice movement and the lasting damage it has had on American politics, culture, and education and our nation's future.

©2019 Noah Rothman (P)2019 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Worth a read if you're newer to politics

1) What star rating (out of 5) would you give this book?
For the message the book was trying to send, I would say 4.

2) What did you like about the book?
It was well balanced enough to where either "side" should be able to take something away from it without being "offended."

3) What did you dislike about the book?
Personally, I feel the "Far Right" (albeit worth mentioning) aren't as big as it seems when compared to the Leftists in this book. I would also say they're only getting larger due to the Leftists ever going push off the cliff to a Totalitarian State. Just my opinion though.

4) Would you read it again?
No, I feel it was a good read, but not needed to repeat.

5) Who is the intended audience of the book?
I would say anyone who pays attention to politics would be a good audience.

6) What could have been improved?
Nothing, other than my personal preference mentioned in 3.

7) What did you learn from reading this?
Nothing that stood out. Most of it was just a retelling of things I already have come across it seemed, but I also read a lot. For someone that doesn't, they may take more away.

8) What did you think of the book’s length?
It was fitting to cover the topics it did.

9) What's another book this one reminds you of?
Of my recent reads, maybe "The Coddling of the American Mind" and "LOOSERTHINK"

10) What other books by this author have you read?
Nothing yet.

Excellent Book

“Unjust” is a very persuasive and well argued case against the excesses of the intersectional left. The book was thoughtful, and well researched. It was enjoyable to read.

overwrought style, historical analysis is shallow

the author has some good points to make about the excesses of identitarian political movements and is unsparing in his critique of white nationalism. however his stark rhetoric exceeds his evidence many times with an overreliamce on hyperbole and either or thinking. intensifying observations with adverbs and adjectives doesnt make him more convincing just more polemical.

Great unbiased view of the political landscape.

Well written, and really did a good job of criticizing extremism on the left and right.

A brilliant and analytical book

This book was published way ahead of its time and it’s even more profound for what the country is suffering through today. The only fault I find with it is that so few people will read or listen to it. My highest compliments to the author and to the reader a brilliant match. Thank you please know that I have listen to it twice And it will remain a permanent addition to my audio library.

A decent attempt...

Defining justice without revealing some bias is nearly impossible... this author does a decent job for most of the book. I nearly put it away at two of its deepest dives but decided to finish it... I'm glad I did.

fair and clarifying

great summation of how we got to this point in history. not a political screed or polemic

A very central view of social justice

This book looks at how both the right and left have failed in their quest for "social justice", and what it has done to American society.

Not bad

This has good stuff. He’s obviously a neocon and anti-Trumper. Ignore most about conservatives running up to and after the 2016 election and there are nuggets.

Some errors

Contains some false information. Otherwise it is pretty good. That is all I have for now.