Highly recommended for anyone interested in clear insights into humans and human society. Reflections on the human condition is a collection of poignant aphorisms taken from his. His seventh book, reflections on the human condition, 1973, is on the origin and nature of man. Hoffers family was of modest means, and his early life was marked by hardship. They lust to rip the belly of the world open from reflections on the human condition by eric hoffer. This paper is structured in the form of a dialog between its two authors. Reflections on the human condition by eric hoffer hopewell publications, isbn 1933435143, trade paperback, 88 pgs eric hoffer one of americas most important thinkers and the author of the true believerdelivers a collection of timeless aphorisms on the nature of mankind. Hoffer wrote the true believer 1951, eight other books, and many articles. The central task of education is to implant a will and facility for learning. It is perhaps true that those who can grow will feel free under any condition. Reflections on the human condition archives the clemmer group. Thoughts on the nature of mass movements, and the passionate state of mind.
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Hoffer says in a few words was what todays intellectuals try to say in volumes. He was the author of ten books and was awarded the presidential medal of freedom in february 1983. Reflections on the human condition by eric hoffer alibris. Eric hoffer, american longshoreman and philosopher whose writings on life, power, and social order brought him celebrity. Click to read more about reflections on the human condition by eric hoffer. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Eric hoffer, an itinerant farm worker who became a longshoreman and whose musing on life, power and social order turned him into a celebrated authorphilosopher, died today at his home here. Reflections on the human condition by eric hoffer, 9781933435145, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
A pregnant, swollen world is writhing in labor, and everywhere untrained quacks are officiating as obstetricians. Selftaught, his appetite for knowledgehistory, science, mankindformed the basis of his insight to human nature. Reflections on the human condition by hoffer, eric september 8, 2006 paperback on. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about reflections on the human condition by eric hoffer. Used books may not include companion materials, may have some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes. Anyone wanting to understand this horrible irony would do well to read eric hoffers 1951 classic, the true believer. In his 1973 book reflections on the human condition, social philosopher, eric hoffer wrote, in a time of drastic change it is the learners who inherit the future. The temper of our time by eric hoffer 20080122 by eric hoffer. Hoffer was awarded the presidential medal of freedom in 1983. May 22, 1983 eric hoffer, an itinerant farm worker who became a longshoreman and whose musing on life, power and social order turned him into a celebrated authorphilosopher, died today at his home here. See other formats document resume ed 398 8 so 026 659 author title pub date note pub type parker, franklin.
Reflections on the human condition by eric hoffer, section 172, 1973. Reflections on the human condition by eric hoffer goodreads. Hoffers first book, the true believer, was published in 1951. The author of ten books, he was awarded the presidential medal of freedom in 1983. Reflections on the human condition by eric hoffer 1973. His first book, the true believer 1951, was widely recognized as a classic, receiving critical acclaim from both scholars and laymen, although hoffer. Eric hoffer, reflections on the human condition august 21, 2016 august 21, 2016 mehul leave a comment it is a juvenile notion that a society needs a. Details about eric hoffer reflections on the human. The truly human society is a learning society, where grandparents, parents, and children are students together.
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