DD 141-145.999 (Tony) A Society Fit For Human Beings by E.M. Adams (144 Ada)
Just when I thought I was trough, they pull ...me...back ...in!!!
That's right, I'm back to reading a philosophy book. But, Surprise, Surprise! I acutally liked this one.
I started out dreading this tome, as usual. But, as I got deeper into it, I really liked how the author seemed to cherish downhome values, the little guy, and small business. Maybe it's because I am starting my own business, I dunno. Adams views on supporting our troops without prejudice, while questioning whether or not our government is involved in a just war, makes this book more relevant than ever before. And more surprising, as this book was written well before 9/11.
I also differed in some of Adams opinions. Especially in his beleive or lack of in God. Which was really confusing to me because he'd quote scripture as evidence as why we should treat everybody with love and fairness.
And Lord knows, I was often confused. Though I enjoyed this book and thought it to be probably the best philosophy book I'd ever read- I was at times lost. I felt myself gloss over the words, not knowing what the heck this guy was talking about and then BAM! I'd find a passage that really made sense and next thing I know, I devoured 12 pages at one time without praying for sleep or interruption (see posts on other philosophy books and you'll understand what I mean!)
Lastly, I actually had the chance to choose a non-philosophy book! That's right, you read what I said. Compared to the other 2-3 books in the category I was at in this stage of the Project, I picked this one. A main reason is that the author is (or at least was) a professor at UNC and I felt that to review a local type book would be a really interesting addition to my reading list. It's a book few may find. Though I know Amazon carried a used copy a few days a ago. And like I said, with the entries on government corruption, big business vs. small business, our roles in war, and religion, this book is as timely as ever. Just don't expect a revolution. With a title like "A Society Fit for Human Beings", I was expecting another Communist Manafesto. Instead, I ended up in a State Farm commercial- learning to be weary of leadership but still managing to be a good neighbor.
That's right, I'm back to reading a philosophy book. But, Surprise, Surprise! I acutally liked this one.
I started out dreading this tome, as usual. But, as I got deeper into it, I really liked how the author seemed to cherish downhome values, the little guy, and small business. Maybe it's because I am starting my own business, I dunno. Adams views on supporting our troops without prejudice, while questioning whether or not our government is involved in a just war, makes this book more relevant than ever before. And more surprising, as this book was written well before 9/11.
I also differed in some of Adams opinions. Especially in his beleive or lack of in God. Which was really confusing to me because he'd quote scripture as evidence as why we should treat everybody with love and fairness.
And Lord knows, I was often confused. Though I enjoyed this book and thought it to be probably the best philosophy book I'd ever read- I was at times lost. I felt myself gloss over the words, not knowing what the heck this guy was talking about and then BAM! I'd find a passage that really made sense and next thing I know, I devoured 12 pages at one time without praying for sleep or interruption (see posts on other philosophy books and you'll understand what I mean!)
Lastly, I actually had the chance to choose a non-philosophy book! That's right, you read what I said. Compared to the other 2-3 books in the category I was at in this stage of the Project, I picked this one. A main reason is that the author is (or at least was) a professor at UNC and I felt that to review a local type book would be a really interesting addition to my reading list. It's a book few may find. Though I know Amazon carried a used copy a few days a ago. And like I said, with the entries on government corruption, big business vs. small business, our roles in war, and religion, this book is as timely as ever. Just don't expect a revolution. With a title like "A Society Fit for Human Beings", I was expecting another Communist Manafesto. Instead, I ended up in a State Farm commercial- learning to be weary of leadership but still managing to be a good neighbor.
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