II. B. Protecting the nature of human work
B. Protecting the nature of human work The philosopher and scientist Leibniz reminds us of the “majesty” of nature against the pretensions of men. They thought that they were designing …
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I. Work seeks to subdue nature A. The Homo faber
I. Work seeks to subdue nature A. Homo fiber It is in man’s nature to work. This is what Benjamin Franklin meant when he stated that man is a “toolmaking …
Work: What motivates people to start a business?
Before we find the exact statistics on why people start a business (2010 data), a quick refresher on what generally comes out of studies on the question. Why do people …
Chapter 2 – Conquering Nature through Work
After examining the various myths and beliefs surrounding the work, it would be interesting to understand the role of work and its consequences, particularly with respect to the environment it …
Friedrich Nietzsche’s critique of work in Aurora
“The apologists of work. – In the glorification of ‘work’, in the tireless speeches on the ‘blessing of work’, I see the same ulterior motive as in the praise of impersonal …
Work for rest – Aristotle (Politics, IV, XIII)
Aristotle distinguishes two parts in the soul. The first part of the soul possesses reason by itself, the other part does not possess reason but is able to obey it. …