344 Pages
by
Routledge
344 Pages
by
Routledge
344 Pages
by
Routledge
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Originally published in 1955 as The Case for Modern Man, this book challenges the reader to believe in the essence of the modern temperament: the belief in the human mastery of destiny. It remains a brilliant answer to pessimists who try to frighten individuals with tales of sin and disaster, or those who hold the view that human beings are victims of circumstances. This is a positive statement,... Read more
Introduction: Up from Pessimism 1. The Human Condition 2. How Human Nature Makes Us More Good than Bad 3. Reason and Morality 4. Living a Good Life 5. Happiness as a Choice 6. Satisfaction 7. Mind, Thought, and Free Will 8. Why We Are Judgmental—And Should Be 9. Science, Technology, and Nature 10. Freedom from Fear 11. Love, Marriage, and Sex 12. Individualism and Society 13. The Problem of Government 14. America the Beautiful 15. The Two Americas: Rich and Richer 16. The Virtues of Free Market Capitalism 17. Globalization, Trade, Growth, and Poverty 18. Why Corporations Are Not Monsters of Evil 19. The Democratic Revolution 20. War and Peace 21. Clash of Civilizations? 22. Don't Believe the Prophets of Doom 23. Global Warming 24. Modern Times Conclusion: The Rational Optimist Acknowledgments Index
Biography
Frank Robinson
