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The Crime of Reason

Nocapszy

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I suspect many will ask me for a synopsis.
I hate to give away the ending. It's bad for the economy.

Oh! Also I'm being ironic by withholding information.
See if you can't figure out what I mean.
 

SolitaryWalker

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The title should have been to the effect of 'the Crime against reason' as the book is about how the government implicitly limits our freedom to acquire knowledge. As the title stands, it appears to be about crimes commited by people who are in the habit of utilizing their reasoning faculties or strive to acquire knowledge. Because the book regards 'reason' as something to be valued rather than apprehended, the title is misleading. It leads one to believe that the message is almost the opposite of what it truly is.
 

Nocapszy

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The title should have been to the effect of 'the Crime against reason' as the book is about how the government implicitly limits our freedom to acquire knowledge. As the title stands, it appears to be about crimes commited by people who are in the habit of utilizing their reasoning faculties or strive to acquire knowledge. Because the book regards 'reason' as something to be valued rather than apprehended, the title is misleading. It leads one to believe that the message is almost the opposite of what it truly is.

Oh, did you read the book wing?

It doesn't sound like you did...

The title is appropriate.

It leads one to believe that the message is almost the opposite of what it truly is.
Not really.
Economically and by some legislative action, acquisition of knowledge is prohibited.
 
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