EPISODE · Jun 4, 2025 · 12H 13M
The Theory of the Leisure Class by Thorstein Veblen
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https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/45863 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Theory of the Leisure Class Author: Thorstein Veblen Narrator: Robert G. Slade Format: mp3 Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins Release date: 06-04-25 Ratings: Not rated yet Genres: Philosophy Publisher's Summary: In 1890s America Thorstein Veblen attacked a careless acceptance of prevailing social structures, identifying ancient roots for ‘pecuniary culture’ and ‘conspicuous consumption’–realities that promoted materialism and squashed fulfilment. In The Theory of the Leisure Class the worthy Engineer, creating essential products for all, is pitted against the predatory Businessman, exempt from grubby industrial toil and focussed on useless profits.
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Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/45863 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Theory of the Leisure Class Author: Thorstein Veblen Narrator: Robert G. Slade Format: mp3 Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins Release date: 06-04-25 Ratings: Not rated yet Genres: Philosophy Publisher's Summary: In 1890s America Thorstein Veblen attacked a careless acceptance of prevailing social structures, identifying ancient roots for ‘pecuniary culture’ and ‘conspicuous consumption’–realities that promoted materialism and squashed fulfilment. In The Theory of the Leisure Class the worthy Engineer, creating essential products for all, is pitted against the predatory Businessman, exempt from grubby industrial toil and focussed on useless profits.
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