Kaag, John
Henry at Work: Thoreau on Making a Living
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691244693
- author:
- Kaag, John
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 232
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.7 x 2.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Henry David Thoreau's work offers valuable insights into our working lives. Often overlooked in favour of his more famous writings, Thoreau's own experiences as a worker - surveying land, running a business, writing and lecturing - provide a unique perspective on the nature of work. This book explores Thoreau's thoughts on work in various contexts, from office to factory, lumber mill to grocery store. It examines the rhythms of the workday, the joys and risks of resignation, and the impact of technology on our working lives. Through Thoreau's philosophy, readers can reflect on their own relationship with work and consider how it might be made more meaningful. With ten chapters exploring different aspects of work, this book introduces readers to a new perspective on the subject.
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