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Shop Class as Soulcraft

An Inquiry into the Value of Work

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 A philosopher/mechanic's wise (and sometimes funny) look at the challenges and pleasures of working with one's hands

“This is a deep exploration of craftsmanship by someone with real, hands-on knowledge. The book is also quirky, surprising, and sometimes quite moving.” —Richard Sennett, author of The Craftsman

Called “the sleeper hit of the publishing season” by The Boston Globe, Shop Class as Soulcraft became an instant bestseller, attracting readers with its radical (and timely) reappraisal of the merits of skilled manual labor. On both economic and psychological grounds, author Matthew B. Crawford questions the educational imperative of turning everyone into a “knowledge worker,” based on a misguided separation of thinking from doing. Using his own experience as an electrician and mechanic, Crawford presents a wonderfully articulated call for self-reliance and a moving reflection on how we can live concretely in an ever more abstract world. Aesthetics Career Success Philosophy Social Sciences Employment Career
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i wish had read this book years ago

As a motorcycle technician, Lecturer and philosophy enthusiast, it's safe say I have a lot in common with this Author and the contents of this book

i wish had read this book years ago

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Relaxing and informative love this audio book and will come back to it time and time again.

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If you are the sort of person who often feels worn down, tired and you don't really know why, unhappy in your body, this book is one of the best places to start turning your life around. It manages to put into words that an intellectual can understand, the value of labour and hard work.
The author is obviously well read as an academic but if the garage and handiwork is your speed, it will more than appeal.
Excellent book for anyone who often finds themselves wondering why they feel "like that" all the time.

Inspires a better work ethic

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Investigate before you buy. If you think somebody being a lesbian is bad you will love this book. Wish I could give it no stars.

Conservative politics

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