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Shop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry into the Value of Work

Shop Class as Soulcraft is a philosophical examination of the changing role of work in contemporary life. The author argues that the decline of manual labor has led to a loss of meaning and purpose in many people's lives. The book encourages readers to reevaluate the value of practical skills and the satisfaction that comes from engaging in meaningful work. more

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Matthew Crawford
Matthew Crawford

Matthew Crawford, born in 1965, is an American writer. His works often explore labor, technology, and cultural phenomena in modern society. Crawford's writing is praised for its profound insights and emphasis on the value of labor. more

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“The great arises out of small things that are honored and cared for. Everybody's life really consists of small things. Greatness is a mental abstraction and a favorite fantasy of the ego. The paradox is that the foundation for greatness is the honoring of small things of the present moment instead of pursuing the idea of greatness.”