The Slavery Of Our Times (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162708492)

The Slavery of Our Times is a thought-provoking and insightful essay written by the famous Russian author and philosopher, Leo Tolstoy. In this book, Tolstoy discusses the nature of modern society and the ways in which it perpetuates a form of slavery that is both insidious and pervasive.Tolstoy argues that the modern world is characterized by a system of economic and social oppression that enslaves people in ways that are often invisible and difficult to resist. He highlights the ways in which people are forced to work long hours for low wages, and how this system is perpetuated by the powerful elites who control the means of production.Tolstoy also explores the ways in which people are enslaved by their own desires and attachments, and how these attachments prevent them from living a truly free and fulfilling life. He argues that true freedom can only be achieved through a process of spiritual awakening and detachment from material possessions.Throughout the book, Tolstoy draws on his own experiences and insights to provide a powerful critique of modern society and the ways in which it perpetuates slavery. He offers a vision of a more just and equitable world, where people are free to pursue their own passions and live a life of meaning and purpose.Overall, The Slavery of Our Times is a powerful and thought-provoking book that challenges readers to rethink their assumptions about the nature of freedom and the ways in which modern society perpetuates a form of slavery that is both subtle and pervasive.So now with the theory that an economic evolution is progressing, guided by inevitable laws, in consequence of which some people must collect capital, and others must labor all their lives to increase those capitals, preparing themselves meanwhile for the promised communization of the means of production; this theory, causing some people to be yet more cruel to others, also begins (especially among common people not stupefied by science) to evoke certain doubts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Leo Tolstoy
ISBN-10: 1162708492
ISBN-13: 9781162708492
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 60
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.26lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.12d