| Author |
Mabie, Hamilton Wright, 1846-1916 |
| Title |
Essays on Work and Culture
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 46.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Tool or man? -- The man in the work -- Work as self-expression -- The pain of youth -- The year of wandering -- The ultimate test -- Liberation -- The larger education -- Fellowship -- Work and pessimism -- The educational attitude -- Special training -- General training -- The ultimate aim -- Securing right conditions -- Concentration -- Relaxation -- Recreation -- Ease of mood -- Sharing the race-fortune -- The imagination in work -- The play of the imagination -- Character -- Freedom from self-consciousness -- Consummation.
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| Credits |
Produced by Carel Lyn Miske, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Essays on Work and Culture" by Hamilton Wright Mabie is a collection of thought-provoking essays likely written during the late 19th century. The work delves into the relationship between labor, craftsmanship, and the human spirit, exploring how work influences character, self-expression, and social connections. The overarching theme suggests that true fulfillment and human development arise from integrating various interests and talents rather than subscribing to narrow specialization. The opening of this collection introduces the concept that contemporary society often undervalues versatility and imposes rigid boundaries on a person's capabilities. Mabie argues that a truly complete man engages with a spectrum of fields—business, art, science, and spirituality—yet faces skepticism for doing so. He contends that such 'specialization' leads to a fragmented existence, compelling individuals to suppress their diverse gifts. This introductory passage sets the stage for deeper reflections on how work can serve as a vital expression of one's identity and moral character, suggesting the necessity to embrace one's multifaceted nature for a richer, more unified life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Conduct of life
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| Subject |
Work
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
6143 |
| Release Date |
Jul 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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