Social Justice Fallacies

In this instant New York Times bestseller, renowned economist Thomas Sowell dismantles the myths that support the social justice movement.

The pursuit of social justice is a powerful cause of our time, appealing to a wide range of people for various reasons. However, those who use the same terminology don’t always mean the same things. Clarifying these meanings is the first step toward understanding where we agree and where we differ. From there, the discussion becomes a matter of what the facts actually show. Social Justice Fallacies uncovers how many commonly held beliefs simply cannot withstand scrutiny, as the facts often contradict the popular narrative.

Despite the appeal of the social justice vision, the critical question is whether its agenda will truly lead to the realization of that vision. History has shown that the social justice agenda has frequently taken society in the opposite direction, sometimes with disastrous results.

The issue isn’t just about mistakes. All humans are fallible, and social justice advocates are no more prone to errors than anyone else. But crusaders who are absolutely certain of their cause often ignore obstacles, evidence, and even perilous outcomes. This is where much of the Western world finds itself today. The real question is whether we will continue down this path, heedlessly pushing forward past the point of no return.