by Huffington, Arianna Stassinopoulos
First published 1978
Huffington examines how Western civilization has built itself around accumulating material wealth while ignoring the spiritual dimensions of human existence. She argues that this focus has created a society where people lose their personal dignity and become dependent rather than self-reliant. The book traces how the pursuit of economic achievement has become the primary measure of success, leaving individuals spiritually empty despite their material gains. Huffington contends that this system fails to address what people truly need for fulfillment. She explores how the emphasis on wealth creation has stripped away the values and practices that once gave life meaning. The analysis reveals a culture that has traded inner growth for outer prosperity, leaving its members disconnected from their deeper purposes and authentic selves.
Genres: philosophy, psychology, non-fiction, spirituality, 21st-century, academic
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-growth, social-commentary
240 pages · Hardcover · UNKNO