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Review by Barbie_sidhu -- Rediscovering the Wisdom of Hu...
[Following is a volunteer review of "Rediscovering the Wisdom of Human Nature" by Chet Shupe.]
Rediscovering the Wisdom of Human Nature by Chet Shupe is a non-fiction read like no other. The author has given his theory about how civilization has changed humans and their spiritual selves. The book is the result of a phase that the author went through in his life once. He has boldly penned down his thoughts about modern humans and their ways of living.
According to the author, man has lost his very nature. Before civilization, humans used to be interdependent. The feelings of love and empathy were dominant. At present, humans lack social intimacy. They deny their very true nature. The author claims that humans were born animals, and acting like animals is their true nature. He advocates The Law of Life. Language has led humans to where they stand today. Before language existed, humans were content with what "they are" and not what "they will be," as they did not concern themselves with the future. Their spiritual self was whole. As a result of modernization, humans have isolated themselves from what they actually feel. The author has advocated against the civil rules and laws, claiming them to be mere obstacles in the way of man and his true self.
The author has accounted several examples ranging from the words of great men to the Piraha of the Brazilian rainforest where human beings are more content living as simple men in the company of each other without any material desire to achieve more. The author believes that legal obligations have forced us to ignore our natural emotional instincts. We act in a way that is opposite to our true nature. He claims the world we live in to be an artificial one.
The best thing I like about the book is the author’s courage to write something so bold. He has made some valid points in the book regarding the material needs of humans. Humans have changed; competition is more prevalent today. One thing I did not like is the author's comparison of humans to other animals. There is no denying that human is a social animal, but there is a reason why out of all the animal species human specie has developed the most. The human brain is far intelligent than that of other animals. We stand on self-built foundations. Humans have changed and will keep on changing.
The book has no profanity. It is finely edited, as I could locate only two errors. There is no vulgarity and sexuality in the content. I would recommend this book to readers who love to read about the evolution of humans through the ages. The author’s theory is a fascinating one. People who like to read about human nature must also read this book.
On the whole, I would rate this book a 3 out of 4 stars read. I took one star away because the book lacks experimentation and practicality. The words written in the book will be hard to prove in real life. The very nature of humans demands law. If there will be no law, humans will live in a state of chaos. Nonetheless, it is an intriguing read.
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Rediscovering the Wisdom of Human Nature by Chet Shupe is a non-fiction read like no other. The author has given his theory about how civilization has changed humans and their spiritual selves. The book is the result of a phase that the author went through in his life once. He has boldly penned down his thoughts about modern humans and their ways of living.
According to the author, man has lost his very nature. Before civilization, humans used to be interdependent. The feelings of love and empathy were dominant. At present, humans lack social intimacy. They deny their very true nature. The author claims that humans were born animals, and acting like animals is their true nature. He advocates The Law of Life. Language has led humans to where they stand today. Before language existed, humans were content with what "they are" and not what "they will be," as they did not concern themselves with the future. Their spiritual self was whole. As a result of modernization, humans have isolated themselves from what they actually feel. The author has advocated against the civil rules and laws, claiming them to be mere obstacles in the way of man and his true self.
The author has accounted several examples ranging from the words of great men to the Piraha of the Brazilian rainforest where human beings are more content living as simple men in the company of each other without any material desire to achieve more. The author believes that legal obligations have forced us to ignore our natural emotional instincts. We act in a way that is opposite to our true nature. He claims the world we live in to be an artificial one.
The best thing I like about the book is the author’s courage to write something so bold. He has made some valid points in the book regarding the material needs of humans. Humans have changed; competition is more prevalent today. One thing I did not like is the author's comparison of humans to other animals. There is no denying that human is a social animal, but there is a reason why out of all the animal species human specie has developed the most. The human brain is far intelligent than that of other animals. We stand on self-built foundations. Humans have changed and will keep on changing.
The book has no profanity. It is finely edited, as I could locate only two errors. There is no vulgarity and sexuality in the content. I would recommend this book to readers who love to read about the evolution of humans through the ages. The author’s theory is a fascinating one. People who like to read about human nature must also read this book.
On the whole, I would rate this book a 3 out of 4 stars read. I took one star away because the book lacks experimentation and practicality. The words written in the book will be hard to prove in real life. The very nature of humans demands law. If there will be no law, humans will live in a state of chaos. Nonetheless, it is an intriguing read.
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Rediscovering the Wisdom of Human Nature
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
