Strange New World: How Thinkers and Activists Redefined Identity and Sparked the Sexual Revolution

By: Carl R. Trueman Published: 2022 208 Pages

Briefly, what is this book about?

The long philosophical journey that took us to the current prioritization of expressive individualism, and how this journey eventually carried us to a strange new world, where expressive sexual/identity politics seem normal if not inevitable.

What's the author's angle?

Trueman is a Christian, and this book is written towards a religious audience.

Who should read this book?

Trueman's previous book, The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self is one of my all-time favorite books. (You can see a review here.) This covers basically the same territory, but in a shorter, more accessible format. If you've read his longer book, you can probably skip this one, but if you haven't then I would recommend this book to anyone trying to understand the modern world.

Specific thoughts: It is indeed a strange new world