The Blight of Respectability: An Anatomy of the Disease and a Theory of Curative Treatment (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Shakspere, Dryden, Fielding, and Burns as respectable men? No great man has ever been, or ever can be, of the respectabilities, for the simple reason that the great are not ordinary, and the ordinary alone are respectable. Have you ever read or heard of a truly noble man or woman who was also respectable? Nobility of character and a reputation for respectability, the two things are utterly incompatible! Sup posing it possible for an original mind to pursue the preposterous chimera of respectability, where would such a mind find itself ultimately? Prone and lazy on the unclean straw of intellectual habits, an impotent among impotents, or a sheep among sheep.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This thought-provoking book explores the widespread phenomenon of respectability and its pervasive influence on society. Centered on 19th century Britain, the author examines the damaging effects of this social construct, which he argues has stifled progress and bred moral cowardice. The author traces the origins of respectability to the puritanical Victorian era, with its rigid social hierarchies and emphasis on outward appearances. Victorian values are shown to have cast a long shadow, with the bourgeoisie emerging as staunch upholders of respectability. The book argues that this preoccupation with conformity and the accumulation of social status comes at the expense of individuality, intellectual honesty, and true morality. Through incisive analysis and real-life examples, the author exposes the many ways in which respectability warps human behavior and stifles social advancement, ultimately concluding that this insidious social disease can only be eradicated through a radical shift in values, prioritizing authenticity and compassion over superficial status-seeking. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331662815_0
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