This work: looks at class structure; argues that Christianity fosters the resentment of success; and discusses the impact of this feeling in science, technology, medicine, the arts, and politics.
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Good theme, but not a lot of references named,
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This review is from: Resentment Against Achievement: Understanding the Assault upon Ability (Hardcover)
This book would likely not have pleased the author's English teacher very much. As other reviewers have noted, the amount of research cited in "Resentment against Achievement" was smaller than is really comfortable. The subject tackled, though, makes up in large part for that. Think of that old example of being the lead runner in a race: if you are out in front, your butt is exposed. If you are out front achieving where others are trying less hard, or are less talented, then your butt is the target others aim at. Your good work will be roundly resented.
Even if this is an old theme, Scheaffer brings some new thoughts and observations to the table. From chapter four, for example, he notes that "morality derives from the accomplishments of the finest achievers." He means in all fields, not just in a few. Also in the same chapter, Scheaffer predicts that no societal upheaval will ever again rise up under the flag of "liberation" during this current generation (we hope not; one Che Guevara is enough for a lifetime). Not to give away too much content, there were these from chapter five: - New housing is called "sprawl," except when it's in short supply, in which case the government has to "do something about it." "Home" and "work" are where I live; "sprawl" and "urban blight" are where you live. - In a free society, the greatest profits are made by filling the needs of many people, not just a few. Since the middle class is by far the largest segment of a free society, they control the big piece of the economy. Ergo, you make the most profit by satisfying the segment with the most money, the most people: the middle class. - Unfortunately, persons at the bottom of the economic ladder usually claim that the people at the top got their rewards by luck or cheating, rather than by skill and work. The country-level theme of "Resentment" can probably be stated as: capitalist systems do not create poverty, the default condition of the human race from doing nothing is poverty itself. Robinson Caruso is a stark example of living in extreme poverty. The book can be read rather quickly, and certainly the style is easy to absorb. Worth putting on your "to buy" list.
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Resentment Against Achievement,
This review is from: Resentment Against Achievement: Understanding the Assault upon Ability (Hardcover)
There is no better book than "Resentment Against Achievement" to illustrate and explain what contempt is being created for "The Rich" and even for those who wish to become "Rich."
A must read.
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This is one of my favorite books, I often refer to it during the inevitable political arguments I have. A pity so few people are aware of it and the message contained. Although written in 1988 it is especially relevant today with regard to our politically correct environment, the trashing of fundemental values and other 21st century afflictions.
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