“Into the cultural and technological system of the modern world, the patriotic spirit fits like dust in the eyes and sand in the bearings. Its net contribution to the outcome is obscuration, distrust, and retardation at every point where it touches the fortunes of modern mankind.”
Quote by Thorstein Veblen
Work
An Inquiry Into the Nature of Peace, and the Terms of Its Perpetuation
This work delves into the philosophical underpinnings of peace, exploring the various factors that contribute to its existence and the prerequisites for its sustainability. more
Author
Thorstein Veblen
Thorstein Veblen was an American economist known for his sociological perspective on economics and his critical analysis of economic theories. His work, 'The Theory of the Leisure Class,' had a profound impact on later economics and sociology. more