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A major and challenging work. . . . Provocative, and certain to be controversial. . . . Will add important new dimension to the continuing debate on the decline of liberalism.' William Julius Wilson, New York Times Book Review Can we continue to believe in progress? In this sobering analysis of the Western human condition, Christopher Lasch seeks the answer in a history of the struggle between two ideas: one is the idea of progress an idea driven by the conviction that human desire is insatiable and requires ever larger production forces. Opposing this materialist view is the idea that condemns a boundless appetite for more and better goods and distrusts 'improvements' that only feed desire. Tracing the opposition to the idea of progress from Rousseau through Montesquieu to Carlyle, Max Weber and G.D.H. Cole, Lasch finds much that is desirable in a turn toward moral conservatism, toward a lowermiddleclass culture that features egalitarianism, workmanship and loyalty, and recognizes the danger of resentment of the material goods of others.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The True and Only Heaven: Progress and Its Critics'? A: The book explores the debate between the idea of progress and its critics, examining the implications of materialism and the moral conservatism that challenges the insatiable appetite for goods.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The True and Only Heaven' is Christopher Lasch, a noted historian and social critic.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The book contains 592 pages.
- Q: When was 'The True and Only Heaven' published? A: The book was published on September 17, 1991.
- Q: Is this book suitable for educational purposes? A: Yes, the book is categorized under Historical Study & Educational Resources, making it suitable for educational use.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What kind of debates does the book contribute to? A: The book contributes to debates on the decline of liberalism and the philosophical discussions surrounding progress in society.
- Q: Does the book provide historical examples? A: Yes, it traces the opposition to the idea of progress through historical figures such as Rousseau, Montesquieu, and Max Weber.
- Q: What is the ISBN number for this book? A: The ISBN number is not provided in the product details.