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100	1		_aTawney, R. H. _q(Richard Henry), _d1880-1962
245	1	4	_aThe Acquisitive Society
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2010-09-16
508			_aProduced by Al Haines
520			_a"The Acquisitive Society" by R. H. Tawney is a critical sociopolitical text written in the early 20th century. The book examines the implications of a society structured around the principles of individual rights and economic acquisition, arguing that such an organization can lead to social and moral decay. Tawney explores the separation of property from function, underscoring the need for a social framework that emphasizes communal obligations rather than mere profit. The opening of the text delves into the mindset of English society, which is described as practically energetic yet lacking in theoretical reflection. Tawney emphasizes the importance of assessing the moral basis of economic activities, positing that societies must re-evaluate their values and institutions, especially in times of crisis. He warns against a blind adherence to the status quo, promoting the idea that the rights of individuals must align with their responsibilities to the community, and that productive functions should take precedence over mere wealth acquisition. Overall, the early sections establish a foundation for the book's broader critique of materialism and individualism in the wake of industrialization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aSocial problems
653			_aEconomics
653			_aIndustries
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33741
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