The New Puritans: How the Religion of Social Justice Captured the Western World (Hardback)

'If future historians were to recommend only one book to help readers understand the "Critical Social Justice" madness that consumed the West in the early twenty-first century, it would be The New Puritans. Written by one of the ideology's most articulate and effective critics, Dr. Andrew Doyle's timeless perspective detailing the ideological takeover of venerable institutions also provides an impassioned defense of liberalism. A must read.' - Peter Boghossian

'A sober but devastating skewering of cancel culture and the moral certainties it shares with religious fundamentalism' - Sunday Times

'Doyle writes exceptionally well and he backs up his j'accuse with copious illustrations of ideological excess... university no-platformers like to say that 'words are violence'. If so, Doyle's are rapiers.' - Herald

'This is a serious book about a serious subject - the arrogation of moral purity and cultural orthodoxy by a small but influential posse, and Doyle's anger and disbelief come through on every page.' - Mail on Sunday

'In this lucid, important book, the satirist and commentator Andrew Doyle zeroes in on the religiosity of these movements... he is supremely erudite and writes beautifully. Anyone with an interest in contemporary culture and politics should read this book.' - Matthew d'Ancona, Tortoise Media

'This book is a call to arms in an existential battle... it's thrilling to be led by such a brilliant commander.' - Spectator