The War on Words: A Manifesto for Linguistic Sanity An Urgent Plea for the Restoration of Literalism, Logic, and the True Meaning of Language

Name: The War on Words: A Manifesto for Linguistic Sanity An Urgent Plea for the Restoration of Literalism, Logic, and the True Meaning of Language
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ByRichard Sweeney

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The War on Words: A Manifesto for Linguistic Sanity is a bold and urgent exposé on the collapse of meaning in modern language. Through powerful chapters and cultural analysis, this manifesto confronts the redefinition of foundational words like “violence,” “freedom,” “woman,” and “truth.” It critiques the rise of performative language, the politicization of dictionaries, the confusion wrought by shifting pronouns, and the weaponization of euphemism. With clarity and conviction, the book calls for a return to semantic discipline, precision, and literalism as the cornerstones of civil discourse, education, and law. A must-read for anyone concerned about the future of communication and the survival of shared reality.

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Publication Date: May 12, 2025
Language: English
Category: Education & Language
Copyright: All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
Contributors: By (author): Richard Sweeney

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About Richard Sweeney | The Reverse Pyramid

Richard Sweeney is the author of more than sixty books that cut across philosophy, economics, memoir, and cultural critique. His works challenge the illusions of freedom, money, democracy, and intelligence while exposing the cultural, political, and economic systems that quietly shape modern life. From The Illusion Series—which dismantles the myths of choice, wealth, and power—to bold manifestos like The Reverse Pyramid, Standards Reclaimed, and Optics Over Merit, Sweeney calls for a return to merit, accountability, and truth. In books such as Scarcity by Design, The Thermodynamic Economy, Withheld Without Consent, and The Great Refinancing Exodus, he critiques economic systems and consumer traps. His memoirs, including The Boy with the Key Around His Neck, The Boy Who Heard the Static, The Analog Boy, and Silent Collapse, explore resilience, masculinity, and survival in a fractured culture. In The Self-Centered Universe, The Lonely God, The Birth of Belief, and The Omega Consciousness Project, he ventures into philosophy and metaphysics, blending science and spirit. From The Collective Series, envisioning multi-generational living and community resilience, to works on health, psychology, and cultural decline, Sweeney’s writing is urgent, unflinching, and deeply human. His books are not entertainment—they are illumination: manifestos, memoirs, and meditations for those ready to see the world without its illusions.

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