/lit/ - Literature

>>13160895
этa книгa гoвнo пpocтo

>>13160895
>I also found it weird that he would define terms himself then use those definitions to make other arguements (i.e. he defines "religion", then uses that to argue why capitalism is a religion)
Yes, in fact, he does this for every religion except Judaism. Really makes you think. I've heard the audiobooks are good too.

>>13160895
You know what would be interesting and not seem some fatous ideology? The exact opposite of what you described. To view 'analytical' histories subjectively. To let the structures of categories lead to unique definitions. To not be written by a kike. Etc.

>>13160895
>he would define terms himself then use those definitions to make other arguements (i.e. he defines "religion", then uses that to argue why capitalism is a religion)
Book Summary by 1 sentence

>>13160895
>It's a weak argument when you use your own definition to justify it, as anyone else could use their own definition to argue against it.

Lol, how are you supposed to justify something then? You have to use some definition, and ideally you make your's clear before you justify your argument (i.e. you define the concept/premise of your argument). Just because you can disagree with this initial premise doesn't make it weak structurally, just in terms of the content of that initial defintion.

>>13161252
I said I agree'd with most of his definitions and points, but you cant make up your own definitions to words that have been in the lexicon for a long time, then use your NEW definition as a point of argument. But yes, he does a good job by at least letting us know what his new definition is, so it's coherent.

>>13161189
I don't know what you're talking about. He was very critical of all abrahamic religions. He criticized how the god of judaism was the god of everything, but for some reason only cared about the small kingdom of judea. He openly admitted to being a buddhist, and it's clear he favors that ideology

/lit/ says it's reddit but we all know it's the /pol/ tourists who are seething and haven't read it

>>13162930
Seething author.

>>13162930
Reddit and /pol/ are the same thing

>>13160895
Just finished it a week or so ago. Read it in six days because it was very engaging. The first two parts were better than the last two as he allowed more "commentary" to seep in. But nonetheless, I enjoyed it over all. Some very insightful characterizations of major phenomena.

>pop anthropology

>>13160895
Unironically a balding homosexual jew. That's 3 red flags for me.