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Could A Book Make You A Worse Person?
Topic Started: Feb 22 2016, 02:17 AM (21 Views)
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(Reddit) Could A Book Make You A Worse Person?
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Is it possible for a book to make you a "worse" person for having read it?

People will list fictional works that made them better and more well-rounded human beings, it's generally accepted by most that books can have that effect. In addition to the entertainment value, you can have a greater understanding of an otherwise alien point of view, improved sense of empathy, historical context for real world events, exchanges of different ideas, and an understanding of complex relationships.

But my question is, if it is possible to be a better person for having read certainly quality books, would it not be true that there are "bad" books out there that would make you a worse person for having read it? (Reddit user D-Rez)
....thoughts?
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