ENGLISH

For common things: irony, trust, and commitment in america today

By Purdy , Jedediah

Book information

Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group;Vintage Books
ISBN
9780307757272, 0307757277
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
2 MB (1862075 bytes)
Edition
Unabridged
Pages
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Time added
2020-07-26 19:24:52
PHILOSOPHY--History & Surveys--Modern;PSYCHOLOGY--

Description

Jedediah Purdy calls For Common Things his "letter of love for the world's possibilities." Indeed, these pages--which have already garnered a flurry of attention among readers and in the media--constitute a passionate and persuasive testament to the value of political, social, and community reengagement. Drawing on a wide range of literary and cultural influences--from the writings of Montaigne and Thoreau to the recent popularity of empty entertainment and breathless chroniclers of the technological age--Purdy raises potent questions about our stewardship of civic values. Most important, Purdy offers us an engaging, honest, and bracing reminder of what is crucial to the healing and betterment of society, and impels us to consider all that we hold in common. From the Trade Paperback edition.

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