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The Craftsman

The Craftsman

PhilosophySociology
Pages
336
Published
2009
Language
English

Synopsis

Why do we strive for excellence in our work? This book explores the deep human drive to do a good job, examining the true meaning of skill in our modern world. It challenges the idea that competition alone leads to quality work, suggesting instead that a 'craftsman' resides within each of us, capable of both immense motivation and profound frustration. Through historical analysis, the book reveals how past divisions have impacted our pride in work and offers alternative ways to find fulfillment in our talents.

Prose complexity
10/10

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InformativeReflectiveIntellectual

Genres

Philosophy Sociology Psychology

About the author

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Richard Sennett

Richard Sennett (born 1 January 1943) is the Centennial Professor of Sociology at the London School of Economics and University Professor of the Humanities at New York University. Sennett has studied social ties in cities, and the effects of urban living on individuals in the modern world. He has been a Fellow of The Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences, of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and of the Royal Society of Literature. He is the founding director of the New Y...