The Prospects of Industrial Civilization

[Guaili-Cayniabon]

[i]The Prospects of Industrial Civilization
by: Bertrand Russell and Dora Russell


This is a book I highly recommend to anyone who wishes to supperate themselves and higher thier education level. It is a great book which blends Philosophy and Politics. I believe it is a great reference to anyone, whether lefty or righty if you know what I am talking about. If not, then that's yet another reason why you should read this book, and read, read, read. Read everything you can. People don't like to read anymore and I just don't understand why??? You need to read. We all need to read. It is very important.


The Prospects of Industrial Civilization provides a rare glimpse into areas of Russell's political thought that are often ignored. Written with Dora Black (who became Russell's second wife), and published in 1923, it is revealing both as a period piece and as a book for our times. Russell criticizes his own age and ours by demonstrating that humanity is locked in a struggle against the contending forces of industrialism and nationalism.


He views industrialism as a threat to human freedom, made more dangerous because it is linked with nationalism. He proposes one government for the whole world as a solution.


Russell, however, is not blind to the positive side of industrialism, arguing that the global village and political democracy could be its eventual results.

[Ysa]

Happy January, Guaili!

I agree..it is unfortuanate that people are not reading anymore. A book provides a more stimulating source of creativity and imagination for the human mind. In my opinion, watching television and surfing the internet is fine, as long as one doesn't become "glued" to either one! I love to read! If you don't find me here typing away on PR.com, I'm reading a book. As far as reading interests, I'm pretty versatile regarding subject matter- one day I'll be reading "The Path to Tranquility" and several days later, be glued to "The Cobra Event". Reading is definitely an important and invaluable tool!


Keep Reading!

[Guaili-Cayniabon]

Originally posted by Ysa
Happy January, Guaili!

I agree..it is unfortuanate that people are not reading anymore. A book provides a more stimulating source of creativity and imagination for the human mind. In my opinion, watching television and surfing the internet is fine, as long as one doesn't become "glued" to either one! I love to read! If you don't find me here typing away on PR.com, I'm reading a book. As far as reading interests, I'm pretty versatile regarding subject matter- one day I'll be reading "The Path to Tranquility" and several days later, be glued to "The Cobra Event". Reading is definitely an important and invaluable tool!


Keep Reading!

[i]Thanks for the poistive feedback. I hope you help to inspire others to read and educate themselves. I am happy to see that you love to read. I hope others will take after you and what you said in your post and read more. By the way, I hope you get the book I mentioned. It is very surprisingly interesting.

Take care,

Guaili

[Ysa]

...Thank YOU! The book you've recommended does sound pretty interesting. I'll have to check it out!

Keep in touch!
Ysa

[Guaili-Cayniabon]

[b][i]Take care Ysa. Stay in touch



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