Review of Rediscovering the Wisdom of Human Nature

[Yashi Goyal]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Rediscovering the Wisdom of Human Nature" by Chet Shupe.]

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2 out of 4 stars

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Rediscovering the Wisdom of Human Nature: How Civilization Destroys Happiness is a self-help book written by Chet Shupe. It explains how civilization has become a major reason for depression, anxiety, and boredom among humans. The author explains that despite living in a civilized society, every human is mentally shattered or emotionally disconnected.

Chet Shupe compares modern society with caged animals as humans are imprisoned in their thoughts, actions, and spirituality. The explanations of the theories are not complicated and I loved the writing of this book. It also includes some table summaries and glossaries for better understanding.

There are quite a few negative aspects of civilization written in the book that I agree with. Firstly, I do believe that people aren't getting time for their souls amidst the work pressure which severely affects their mental health. Secondly, people have no leisure time to care for the higher things in life such as family and friends. I loved the way this book throws light on such topics as I believe these things need to be conveyed to this generation.

This book makes you question your daily routine. Are you living your life to the fullest or just trapped in norms? Are you enjoying your life for your own sake? Or just to brag about your expensive vacations. Yes, this book makes you realize how materialistic our lives have become, how everything is now about competing with friends or colleagues. It shows you the mirror and gives you a reality check on the current thinking that has damaged humans.

Although, there are quite a few lines I found improper like " The decision to grant men the right to own women haven't worked out all that well, even for the owners. But it did establish the concept of ownership that undergirds modern civilization".
There are few such lines I disagree with and also, I couldn't comprehend some of the theories like pre-civilization is a solution to these problems, I don't believe people in the 21st century can now live without a community. Furthermore, I found the content to be repeating itself after a particular time which started to annoy me a little.

I rate this book two out of four stars because of the reasons mentioned above. I couldn't find any spelling or grammatical errors to distract me from reading, and thus I appreciate the editing.

I would recommend this book to those who are interested in reading more about civilization and its effects. Overall it's an insightful read for readers.

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[Satwik Mohanty]

While some arguments are valid, the lack of any evidence to support the author's claims made them less appealing. Thanks for sharing your honest opinion.

[ROSEY-ANN]

Thanks for reviewing!