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Anti-Intellectualism in American Life
- De: Richard Hofstadter
- Narrado por: Adam Verner
- Duración: 16 h y 33 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 194
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 164
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 163
This book throws light on many features of the American character. Its concern is not merely to portray the scorners of intellect in American life, but to say something about what the intellectual is, and can be, as a force in a democratic society.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fifty years later, still valid today
- De David Evan Glasser en 11-13-18
- Anti-Intellectualism in American Life
- De: Richard Hofstadter
- Narrado por: Adam Verner
Difficult to understand but worth it.
Revisado: 05-20-24
I have thought for many years, perhaps even a decade, that America is a nation of anti-intellectuals. From my time in high school, social gatherings, corporate life, and throughout undergrad, it seemed like Americans were fervently against using their mind to think, reason, and learn about the world. However, it isn't the fault of the people. The fault is in our nations early religious foundations, cookie cutter public education, and our inherent desire to focus on what is practical, as opposed to practicality and theoretical.
It is an understatement to say that this book is difficult to read. The style is ancient compared to how we read and write today, the material is dry, incredibly verbose, and sometimes a bit of a rant. However, I think that this is a good book for those that are seriously interested in why our country is lacking in intellectual curiosity and spirit. For those with a similar viewpoint to mine, this book's message will not surprise you, but the theories and ideas behind the message will enlighten you.
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Sapiens
- A Brief History of Humankind
- De: Yuval Noah Harari
- Narrado por: Derek Perkins
- Duración: 15 h y 18 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 56,720
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 48,483
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 48,162
Most books about the history of humanity pursue either a historical or a biological approach, but Dr. Yuval Noah Harari breaks the mold with this highly original book. From examining the role evolving humans have played in the global ecosystem to charting the rise of empires, Sapiens integrates history and science to reconsider accepted narratives, connect past developments with contemporary concerns, and examine specific events within the context of larger ideas.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Should be required reading
- De Blue Zion en 12-22-18
- Sapiens
- A Brief History of Humankind
- De: Yuval Noah Harari
- Narrado por: Derek Perkins
Not what I expected…
Revisado: 05-16-24
The book sounds good on paper but it reads like an opinion piece. I was expecting it to sound academic yet it appears to be for pleasure listening. I can see why this book has a great appeal and that is because the author is just rambling. Much of the book is the author speculating and mindless conjecture.
I won’t say that this book is not entirely factual, but the speculation and conjecture is just too much. This could be a great introduction for readers that have little education on the subject, but for advanced readers, I think it’s a hard pass.
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