Cambridge Essays on Education

The book explores the disconnect between various societal forces, highlighting how art, industry, joy, political economy, science, and religion fail to support one another. It delves into the dissonance between individual interests and societal claims, illustrating a conflict where individuals are seen as opposing the state. This critique suggests that the fragmentation of these relationships contributes to societal failure, echoing themes from influential thinkers who have examined the tension between personal autonomy and collective responsibility.