Review of Rediscovering the Wisdom of Human Nature, second edition
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Review of Rediscovering the Wisdom of Human Nature, second edition
[Following is a volunteer review of "Rediscovering the Wisdom of Human Nature, second edition" by Chet Shupe.]
Reading this book, "Rediscovering the Wisdom of Human Nature" by Chet Shupe (the second edition), made me look at the modern civilization we have from a whole new, rather critical perspective. I now share Shupe’s conviction that something essential has been lost in our modern way of life. Now that I've thought long and hard about the entire thing, I'm genuinely fed up with it.
Don't be confused yet though. Let me explain what "Rediscovering the Wisdom of Human Nature" by Chet Shupe is all about—it is a philosophical exploration of how modern civilization has distanced humanity from its natural instincts, emotional intelligence, and true happiness. Shupe, in this book, argues that pre-civilized humans lived in intimate, interdependent communities where emotional bonds, such as sisterhoods and brotherhoods, were central to survival. However, things became worse and worse with the rise of institutions, laws, and ownership, which slowly but effectively disrupted these natural relationships. This has since led to spiritual repression, emotional isolation, and widespread suffering. That's what the book explores in a nutshell, but it's much wider.
It critiques the modern reliance on legal systems and money, which have replaced the deep, unconditional love and interdependence that once governed human life. The entire civilization’s focus on controlling the future and securing material wealth has since led to a spiritual wasteland, where people are disconnected from their emotions, their natural instincts, and from one another.
To this point, I believe we already have two groups of people—those who see Shupe as a conspiracy theorist and those who sense truth in what he is saying, like myself. I honestly agree that things are worse now. Yes, we are more organized, but I don't think the negatives that come with it are worth the compromise. We're just more like... an organized disaster. The book triggers you to look at it all from a more critical perspective and, hopefully, see the truth of the eventuality that humanity is headed toward. I enjoyed the book and agreed with Shupe’s perspective. There were no errors or typos I found, and since I liked the book overall, I award it 5 out of 5 stars. I don't see anything to criticize about it.
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Rediscovering the Wisdom of Human Nature, second edition
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Reading this book, "Rediscovering the Wisdom of Human Nature" by Chet Shupe (the second edition), made me look at the modern civilization we have from a whole new, rather critical perspective. I now share Shupe’s conviction that something essential has been lost in our modern way of life. Now that I've thought long and hard about the entire thing, I'm genuinely fed up with it.
Don't be confused yet though. Let me explain what "Rediscovering the Wisdom of Human Nature" by Chet Shupe is all about—it is a philosophical exploration of how modern civilization has distanced humanity from its natural instincts, emotional intelligence, and true happiness. Shupe, in this book, argues that pre-civilized humans lived in intimate, interdependent communities where emotional bonds, such as sisterhoods and brotherhoods, were central to survival. However, things became worse and worse with the rise of institutions, laws, and ownership, which slowly but effectively disrupted these natural relationships. This has since led to spiritual repression, emotional isolation, and widespread suffering. That's what the book explores in a nutshell, but it's much wider.
It critiques the modern reliance on legal systems and money, which have replaced the deep, unconditional love and interdependence that once governed human life. The entire civilization’s focus on controlling the future and securing material wealth has since led to a spiritual wasteland, where people are disconnected from their emotions, their natural instincts, and from one another.
To this point, I believe we already have two groups of people—those who see Shupe as a conspiracy theorist and those who sense truth in what he is saying, like myself. I honestly agree that things are worse now. Yes, we are more organized, but I don't think the negatives that come with it are worth the compromise. We're just more like... an organized disaster. The book triggers you to look at it all from a more critical perspective and, hopefully, see the truth of the eventuality that humanity is headed toward. I enjoyed the book and agreed with Shupe’s perspective. There were no errors or typos I found, and since I liked the book overall, I award it 5 out of 5 stars. I don't see anything to criticize about it.
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Rediscovering the Wisdom of Human Nature, second edition
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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