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I’ve Lowered the Prices on My Books

. . . because the truth needs to get out there

5 min readJun 16, 2025
(Source: Piqsels)

So, the man child has had his parade, and a small percentage of the population has had their protests. What next? Well, let’s talk about that. Silence is not a good option, but political action is most effective when participants are well informed and properly armed with semantic resources.

Semantic Resources

One of the best concepts I’ve encountered is that of “semantic resources.” In philosophy and sociology, semantic resources refer to tools or keys that help us understand our experiences and express ourselves. Semantic resources include learning a new perspective or way of thinking about a situation or idea. Sometimes, it’s as simple as finding the best word to describe what you are thinking and feeling. Semantic resources unlock our understanding and enhance our dialogues with others.

Education is learning facts, but more importantly, it is gathering semantic resources. It’s why we take courses; it’s why we read books. Good books give readers the keys to unlock greater understanding.

Political Books

Many, many political books are written. Some books are dry and dense, requiring much prior knowledge and effort from readers. Many books are produced as…

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Douglas Giles, PhD
Douglas Giles, PhD

Written by Douglas Giles, PhD

Philosopher by trade & temperament, professor for 21 years, bringing philosophy out of its ivory tower and into everyday life. https://dgilesauthor.com/

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