Topic: Political Literature
Earth 101: Essential Reading A short list of some of the best books and essays for both breadth and depth of awareness.by J. Todd Ring
(Centrist Liberal Libertarian)
Sunday, February 3, 2008
So many good books, so little time.....but so few truly great books.
Here's a short list author's picks: some of the best books and articles for both breadth and depth of awareness.
Essential readings for early 21st century human beings on this small blue speck in space.
38 books, 9 essays one hell of a tour of human existence.
J. Todd Ring
"Books are the treasured wealth of the world and the fit inheritance of generations and nations." - Henry David Thoreau
"Read the best books first, or you may not have a chance to read them at all." - Henry David Thoreau
(The categories over-lap of course, both within these sections and between sections: phenomenon are non-dual, interdependent categories are a function of thought, not actual boundaries in reality. "Naming is the mother of the ten thousand things." Lao Tsu)
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Short list? Excellent choices, no doubt, and many I have read myself, but over a lifetime! A little overwhelming for potential neophytes, don't you think? Consider the secret to the original Reader's Digest success. Time is a limited commodity and most people simply don't have enough to embark on an extensive study of the scope you suggest. Please don't consider this criticism, as I appreciate being reminded of these excellent works and totally agree with your intent. Only to remind you that your audience may not have the inclination or opportunity to devote to such an extensive program of scholarship.
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