Review of Rediscovering the Wisdom of Human Nature
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Review of Rediscovering the Wisdom of Human Nature
[Following is a volunteer review of "Rediscovering the Wisdom of Human Nature" by Chet Shupe.]
Rediscovering the Wisdom of Human Nature: How Civilization Destroys Happiness by Chet Shupe is an introspective non-fiction piece that explores the disconnect between modern human society and the natural state of freedom that our souls wish to return to. The author discusses the flaws in modern society that lead to overall human unhappiness. This unhappiness leads humans to live against the natural order of a “free” life. Towards the end of the book, the author proposes different strategies to help free yourself from the restrictions of modern life.
The book was extremely well-edited, and I found no errors. The author states ideas that are good discussion topics. The initial theme of the book was intriguing, and I initially wanted to hear more.
There were many negative aspects to this book. To start, many of the opinions are stated as being facts. There is misinformation and misunderstanding when discussing other organisms in the natural world and how they socialize. The author contradicts himself often. In one chapter he discusses letting go of beliefs and religion, but in the next two chapters, he is writing that a person needs to follow Jesus. Some sections come across as being misogynistic and condescending to women. One example, the author writes about how a woman’s happiness relies on having a safe place to bear and raise children. My final issue lies in the privileged and euro-centric view of what a “civilized” society is. Many cultures, even today, operate differently when compared to the average American.
I give Rediscovering the Wisdom of Human Nature: How Civilization Destroys Happiness 2 out of 4 stars. The book was extremely well edited, and I found no errors, which is why I didn’t give it a 1. I would have given a higher rating if the book’s topics didn’t contradict each other. The author has a misunderstanding of socialization and evolution in terms of other organisms and neglects the experiences that lead to the society that we live in. The book was difficult to follow and the connections that were trying to be made were not justified. I found it to be off-putting how condescending many of the topics were, especially when referencing women.
This book would appeal to individuals who may be feeling overwhelmed or unhappy with the lives that they are currently living. I would also recommend this book to individuals who would want to discuss the topic of the negative aspects of modern living from a philosophical standpoint.
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Rediscovering the Wisdom of Human Nature
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Rediscovering the Wisdom of Human Nature: How Civilization Destroys Happiness by Chet Shupe is an introspective non-fiction piece that explores the disconnect between modern human society and the natural state of freedom that our souls wish to return to. The author discusses the flaws in modern society that lead to overall human unhappiness. This unhappiness leads humans to live against the natural order of a “free” life. Towards the end of the book, the author proposes different strategies to help free yourself from the restrictions of modern life.
The book was extremely well-edited, and I found no errors. The author states ideas that are good discussion topics. The initial theme of the book was intriguing, and I initially wanted to hear more.
There were many negative aspects to this book. To start, many of the opinions are stated as being facts. There is misinformation and misunderstanding when discussing other organisms in the natural world and how they socialize. The author contradicts himself often. In one chapter he discusses letting go of beliefs and religion, but in the next two chapters, he is writing that a person needs to follow Jesus. Some sections come across as being misogynistic and condescending to women. One example, the author writes about how a woman’s happiness relies on having a safe place to bear and raise children. My final issue lies in the privileged and euro-centric view of what a “civilized” society is. Many cultures, even today, operate differently when compared to the average American.
I give Rediscovering the Wisdom of Human Nature: How Civilization Destroys Happiness 2 out of 4 stars. The book was extremely well edited, and I found no errors, which is why I didn’t give it a 1. I would have given a higher rating if the book’s topics didn’t contradict each other. The author has a misunderstanding of socialization and evolution in terms of other organisms and neglects the experiences that lead to the society that we live in. The book was difficult to follow and the connections that were trying to be made were not justified. I found it to be off-putting how condescending many of the topics were, especially when referencing women.
This book would appeal to individuals who may be feeling overwhelmed or unhappy with the lives that they are currently living. I would also recommend this book to individuals who would want to discuss the topic of the negative aspects of modern living from a philosophical standpoint.
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Rediscovering the Wisdom of Human Nature
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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