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When someone looks out at the world and sees all manner of suffering and injustice, stretching back for thousands of years and continuing today, he invariably blames such problems on someone else's hatred, greed, or stupidity. Rarely will someone consider the possibility that his own belief system is the cause of the pain and suffering he sees around him. But in most cases, it is. The root cause of most of society's ills--the main source of man's inhumanity to man--is neither malice nor negligence, but a mere superstition--an unquestioned assumption which has been accepted on faith by nearly everyone, of all ages, races, religions, education and income levels. If people were to recognize that one belief for what it is--an utterly irrational, self-contradictory, and horribly destructive myth--most of the violence, oppression and injustice in the world would cease. But that will happen only when people dare to honestly and objectively re-examine their belief systems. "The Most Dangerous Superstition" exposes the myth for what it is, showing how nearly everyone, as a result of one particular unquestioned assumption, is directly contributing to violence and oppression without even realizing it. If you imagine yourself to be a compassionate, peace-loving, civilized human being, you must read this book.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 145075063X
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Larkin Rose
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 2011
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 212 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1624071694
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1624071690
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.4 x 5.75 x 7.5 inches
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Customers find the book well-written and easy to read, describing it as one of the most eye-opening books they've ever read. Moreover, they appreciate its insights, with one customer noting how it helps reevaluate thoughts on certain values. Additionally, the book receives positive feedback for its clarity, with one review highlighting its precise and straightforward presentation. However, the pacing receives mixed reactions, with some customers finding it surprising, while others describe it as becoming ungovernable.

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Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as incredible, well-written, and one of the most eye-opening books they've ever read.

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"...Definitely the best book I've read in 2024, but probably the best of 2025 since I still read it :D...." Read more

"...34;The Most Dangerous Superstition" may be one of the most valuable books I've read in literally decades...." Read more

"...He approaches the topic from so many different angles and gives so many examples that I left the book with much more clarity and a sense of hope..." Read more

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Customers find the book insightful and full of truths, appreciating its great reasoning, with one customer noting it is a must-have for critical thinkers.

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"Voluntarist viewpoint of society/government. Shines on a light on the injustices and contradictions of traditional views." Read more

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This book spells out the sovereign nature of human beings, arguing that no "authority"—no government, doctors, politicians, police, etc.—has any jurisdiction over us as natural beings. One can certainly argue, as many have, that there are constitutions and laws and other edicts that say otherwise, but Rose simply points out that man-made laws are always created to serve a special group of people, because no law could effectually serve all of the people all of the time. It's an easy but brilliant read, posing questions that, in mid-2020 and beyond, absolutely must be asked and honestly answered by the human race in order to find capital-T Truth and stand up against all forms of corruption and evil, and every obstruction of true freedom.
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  • Justin F.
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is my New Bible.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2025
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    WOW, this Book Should be America's New Bible.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly Important Book
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    IMO, every human should read this book. It is well-written - Larkin picks up the subject of "authority" and does a masterful job of examining it from every angle, with objective, irrefutable logic and reasoning. To Statists (which is almost everyone), this book will require an open mind and healthy self analysis to peel back and question everything you've been taught and the worldview you've grown up in. And it may require reading and re-reading. And if you do that honestly, it will change your life.
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  • Lukasz Jozwinski
    5.0 out of 5 stars The best non fictional book I've ever read
    Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2025
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    This book is eye opening. I knew all that stuff already, but this makes what you know already sorted out and more logical.

    Definitely the best book I've read in 2024, but probably the best of 2025 since I still read it :D.

    Larken Rose is so underrated ... go and subscribe to him on YT ... you won't regret it.
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  • Keith
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good, thought provoking read
    Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2024
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    Voluntarist viewpoint of society/government. Shines on a light on the injustices and contradictions of traditional views.
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  • Dan Johnson
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Tour de Force of Logic ... and Hope. TMDS may change your life!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2015
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    Larken Rose has written a comprehensive manifesto of anarchy or voluntaryist society. "The Most Dangerous Superstition" may be one of the most valuable books I've read in literally decades. He thoroughly demolishes the value of government (and, by implication, democracy) by showing how government is merely and solely a mechanism to impose demands on individuals. He shows over and over how government, and the accompanying belief in authority, is destructive and how it has held back what could be tremendous strides forward for all of human civilization. Rose's words are largely aimed at the U.S. government and authorities but can be applied to any government anywhere at any time in history.

    As a libertarian for 40+ years, I finally realized that I cannot support ANY voting or other encouragement of government or authoritarianism. Being a libertarian was not enough!

    I've long believed the simple rules of the non-aggression principal, self-ownership, and personal responsibility but Rose has unflinchingly described the imperative of living this conviction. If you seek true freedom, you must investigate further and "The Most Dangerous Superstition" is an extremely important book. Other books from Lew Rockwell, Murray Rothbard, Hans-Hermann Hoppe, and Stefan Molyneaux are superb but Rose's writing is nothing short of a tour de force of logic ... and hope.

    I urge you to read this book thoughtfully. You may experience the same philosophical epiphany that I did ... and if you do, it will set you free in a way you may not be able imagine today.

    The only negatives I can offer are style ones: Rose extensively uses quotation marks ("x") around words he argues are part of the myths. I understand his intent but it was somewhat visually bothersome to encounter so many words in quotes, especially when repeated multiple times. The other style issue was some problem with attempts to use italics; in some cases only one letter of a word meant to be in italics was italicized. This was probably an artifact of transition from print to eBook but again was visually distracting.

    Other reviewers have noted some repetitiveness in Rose's message and I must agree with those comments. However, I used it as a reminder that Rose was stressing certain points so the repeated concepts didn't bother me.

    On whole and without any doubt or hesitation, I urge those reading this review to buy and study this book! It is that important a message. (Note that I have no affiliation with the author and get nothing from writing these words other the satisfaction of helping others to see the light.)
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  • Jaden Fox
    5.0 out of 5 stars Such a profound book!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2020
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    Over the course of my life, I've come to intuitively recognize how broken governments around the world are. But I've never quite been able to put my finger on the cause, much less a solution. After reading this book, both the cause and solution are glaringly obvious to me.

    Larken Rose brilliantly and patiently walks you through perceiving the authority programming, to see the truth that you instinctively know; that the myth of authority/government has been used to manipulate and control humans for eons. We have been so repeatedly told mistruths about the need for authority, that I surprisingly found the repetition in this book to have been helpful in untangling the layer after layer of accumulated mistruths.

    There are so many things that I had previously assumed that governments/authoritarianism were necessary in order to accomplish, a necessary evil. That I was rather startled while being guided to contemplate a world without governments, to see it would not only be possible but even more effective! And indeed, much of the growth/success we attribute to modern society/governments are NOT actually the result of governments, but rather in spite of governments.

    I still smile at his playful reference to another myth adults have outgrown, "To say that society cannot exist without “government” is as reasonable as saying that Christmas cannot occur without Santa Claus. Society already exists without “government,” and has from the beginning."

    I found this book extremely helpful and well written. He approaches the topic from so many different angles and gives so many examples that I left the book with much more clarity and a sense of hope for the future of our world. There IS a solution for moving beyond the violence and oppression inherent in the authoritarian systems that are currently in place! Thank you for illuminating that solution Larken! Brilliantly done.
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  • Mark O.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Indeed a dangerous superstition
    Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2024
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    Ok so a little redundant but is a very difficult concept that the author is proposing. Larken’s writings have prompted me to leave all my libertarian nonsense behind. Always have been an anarchist since reading Nietzsche at a tender age. Not for the faint of heart or timid of soul. But for government we would have liberty, immortality and the stars already.
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  • ken gordon
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Lesson in Common Sense
    Reviewed in Spain on August 17, 2024
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    ...Larkin nails it....thank you.
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  • molini
    5.0 out of 5 stars Incroyable de s'apercevoir à quel point on s'est fait berner!
    Reviewed in France on April 24, 2023
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    Ce livre attire l'attention sur des notions qui semblent tellement aller de soi que personnellement, je n'avais pas eu l'idée de les examiner, et... combien ma vision du monde est maintenant transformée!

    Larken Rose montre à quel point, si on prend la peine de regarder, on voit que la notion d'une autorité qui sait mieux que nous gérer la société, et prendre de meilleures décisions, n'est basée que sur du vent, et sur le dressage à l'obéissance qu'on subit à l'école, renforcé constamment par les médias.

    On prend conscience à quel point on est conditionnés à accepter qu'un petit pourcentage de malfaiteurs (paumés à mon avis) continuent à exploiter tout le monde. Ils provoquent les guerres, presque toute la violence et la pollution et la pauvreté, alors qu'on mettrait vite fin à ça si ils n'arriveaient pas à se donner un aura de légitimité.

    Cette fausse légitimité, le mythe de l'autorité, dont ce livre démonte une à une les multiples facettes, est ce qui permet de manipuler la grande majorité à obéir, et ainsi perpétuer l'injustice et l'exploitation.

    Se libérer de cette croyance fausse et dangereuse me semble indispensable, pour aller enfin vers le monde meilleur qu'on souhaite tous.
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  • kevin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in Canada on May 5, 2025
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    If you want to learn what government really is, read this book
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  • Pat O'Brien
    5.0 out of 5 stars The item is fit for purpose. Delivered on time.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 5, 2024
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    The service was very good
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  • Robert
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awareness brings hope. Ignorance breeds destruction
    Reviewed in Australia on January 7, 2021
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    If you have ever felt something is not right with society, that there must be a better way, the answer you are seeking is inside this book.
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