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A witty and philosophical inquiry into what makes a person an asshole. Most of us are forced to deal with at least one a day, but few people can say exactly what one is. This analytical treatment of them answers one of the defining questions of the modern age. For fans of "Freakonomics" and "On Bullshit".
Synopsis
Philosopher Aaron James tackles the subject of assholes in a philosophical - yet also humorous, entertaining and accessible - inquiry into what makes a person an asshole. The book also explores different asshole types, the roles gender, nurture, and nature play, and how best to deal with assholes in daily life.
