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Shop Class as Soulcraft

10 min read 13 min listen Narrated by Sam
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What’s it about?

A philosopher-mechanic argues that working with your hands offers a deeper, more honest satisfaction than any white-collar job, and that our culture's contempt for manual labor is a spiritual crisis.

You’ll learn

  • Why manual work is a form of thinking
  • The hidden cost of the knowledge economy
  • How craftsmanship builds moral integrity
  • The freedom that comes with a trade