Letters to a Young Contrarian
by Christopher Hitchens
Hitchens on the dissenting life: argue, doubt, resist consensus, pay the price. Bracing and quotable whatever you think of his positions.
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Three things you will actually use
- Think for yourself.
- Seek out argument.
- Live as if free.
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Hitchens on dissent.
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