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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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Philosophical Reasoning
This is a phenomenal account of the philosophical arguments for and against prohibiting drugs of abuse. Both authors rely on empirical work in some of their explanations, but the majority of the arguments rest on ethics rather than research BY DESIGN. Each author's logic is nuanced and smart. They disagree on a few assumptions that seem minor at first but essentially lead...
Published on August 14, 2009 by Dr Mitchell Earleywine
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Not a research based book
This book was not based on research. It was a point v. counterpoint of the positions on drugs and the effects they have on people. It is an opinion book, not one filled with facts and figures based on solid research.
Published on September 10, 2007 by PRH
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This review is from: The Legalization of Drugs (For and Against) (Kindle Edition)
This is a phenomenal account of the philosophical arguments for and against prohibiting drugs of abuse. Both authors rely on empirical work in some of their explanations, but the majority of the arguments rest on ethics rather than research BY DESIGN. Each author's logic is nuanced and smart. They disagree on a few assumptions that seem minor at first but essentially lead to different conclusions. (Even the author who argues against prohibition agrees that current cannabis laws are probably unjustified.)This is a superb example of philosophical thinking and a welcome addition to the libraries of anyone on either side of this debate.
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This review is from: The Legalization of Drugs (For and Against) (Paperback)
This book was not based on research. It was a point v. counterpoint of the positions on drugs and the effects they have on people. It is an opinion book, not one filled with facts and figures based on solid research.
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The Legalization of Drugs (For and Against) by Douglas N. Husak (Paperback - September 12, 2005)
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