Excerpt from Labor and Neighbor: An Appeal to First Principles
Many sweating, ploughing, threshing, and then the chaff for payment receiving; A few idly owning, and they the wheat continually claiming. - Walt Whitman, Song of Myself.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an investigation into the concept of work and its impact on society, arguing that the prevailing system is fundamentally unjust. The author presents a historical perspective on the evolution of work, from slavery to the wage system, and traces the underlying economic forces that have shaped our understanding of labor. The book delves deeply into the themes of justice, equality, and the pursuit of individual fulfillment within the context of labor. Ultimately, the author contends that a profound transformation in our approach to work is necessary to create a more equitable and fulfilling society. This book offers a thoughtful and provocative analysis of the complex relationship between work, society, and human nature, providing valuable insights into one of the most pressing issues of our time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330167281_0
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