The Blight of Respectability (Classic Reprint): An Anatomy of the Disease and a Theory of Curative Treatment - Couverture souple

Geoffrey Mortimer

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331662818 ISBN 13 : 9781331662815

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This thought-provoking book explores the widespread phenomenon of respectability and its pervasive influence on society. Centered on 19th century Britain, the author examines the damaging effects of this social construct, which he argues has stifled progress and bred moral cowardice. The author traces the origins of respectability to the puritanical Victorian era, with its rigid social hierarchies and emphasis on outward appearances. Victorian values are shown to have cast a long shadow, with the bourgeoisie emerging as staunch upholders of respectability. The book argues that this preoccupation with conformity and the accumulation of social status comes at the expense of individuality, intellectual honesty, and true morality. Through incisive analysis and real-life examples, the author exposes the many ways in which respectability warps human behavior and stifles social advancement, ultimately concluding that this insidious social disease can only be eradicated through a radical shift in values, prioritizing authenticity and compassion over superficial status-seeking.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331662818
• ISBN 13: 9781331662815
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 148
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