A bold critique of how power and profit shape human freedom—and how society often traps the vulnerable. This thoughtful volume asks tough questions about suffering, morality, and the forces that mold our lives, urging readers to see how structures like class and wealth press on real people.
Two short, focused sections frame the argument: the book links everyday misery to deeper patterns in nature and society, and it challenges readers to consider the human costs behind political and economic systems. It blends examples, philosophy, and historical note to illuminate a provocative view of modern life.
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Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the concept of human submission, a rarely explored yet fundamental principle in the history of humankind. The author argues that submission, not just to authority but also to the very idea of servitude, has been the defining force shaping human society for millennia. Drawing parallels between human behavior and the slave-making instincts of certain ant species, the book demonstrates how this ingrained tendency to submit has led to the perpetuation of social hierarchies and the suppression of intellectual and moral progress. The author critiques the dominant social structures, including religion, philosophy, and ethics, which he asserts have been built upon and reinforced by this principle of submission. He argues that these structures have historically served to justify and maintain the dominance of the powerful over the weak, resulting in widespread exploitation and oppression. The book offers a powerful and provocative analysis of the deep-seated patterns of human submission and their profound impact on the course of history, challenging readers to re-examine their own assumptions about social order and individual responsibility. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331362005_0
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PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781331362005
Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
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Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331362005
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Zustand: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 25939712/2
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