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“Consciousness I proved unable to change with the changing realities of America. Today it still sees America as if it were a world of small towns and simple virtues. Invention and machinery and production are the equivalent of progress; material success ids the road to happiness, nature is beautiful but must be conquered and put to use. Competition is the law of nature and man; life is a harsh pursuit of individual self-interest. Consciousness I believes that the American dream is still possible, and that success is determined by character, morality, hard work, and self-denial. It does not accept that organizations predominate individuals in American life, or that social problems are due to something other than bad character, or that the possibility of individual success, based on ability and enterprise is largely out of date.”

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The Greening Of America. How The Youth Revolution

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Charles A. Reich
Charles A. Reich

Charles A. Reich is a renowned American writer and legal scholar, known for his profound insights and critical thinking in the fields of law and politics. Born on May 20, 1928, Reich's works extensively cover legal, economic, and social issues, profoundly impacting the American legal system in the latter half of the 20th century. more

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