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The true and only heaven
Book • 1991
In "The True and Only Heaven: Progress and Its Critics," Christopher Lasch offers a sweeping critique of the ideology of progress and its impact on American society.
He challenges the notion that technological advancement and economic growth inevitably lead to human flourishing, arguing that these forces often undermine traditional values and social bonds.
Lasch explores the historical roots of this ideology, tracing its development from the Enlightenment to the late 20th century.
He examines the tensions between progress and tradition, optimism and hope, and universalism and particularism.
Lasch's work provides a powerful framework for understanding the complex challenges facing contemporary society, urging a re-evaluation of our assumptions about progress and the pursuit of a more just and sustainable future.
He challenges the notion that technological advancement and economic growth inevitably lead to human flourishing, arguing that these forces often undermine traditional values and social bonds.
Lasch explores the historical roots of this ideology, tracing its development from the Enlightenment to the late 20th century.
He examines the tensions between progress and tradition, optimism and hope, and universalism and particularism.
Lasch's work provides a powerful framework for understanding the complex challenges facing contemporary society, urging a re-evaluation of our assumptions about progress and the pursuit of a more just and sustainable future.
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