Book · 2009 · Work
Shop class as soulcraft
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So I I what I loved most about about your uh shop classes soulcraft book.
Ryan Holiday · The Daily Stoic · Sep 2022 Listen at 37:36 The best things said about it
Okay, so where it comes from is this book by Matthew B. Crawford and it's called "Shop Class As Soul Craft." And Matthew B. Crawford is a writer and he started out he had a PhD from, I can't remember, I think maybe University of Chicago in philosophy.
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Why people recommend it
Shop Class as Soulcraft by Matthew B. Crawford is a thoughtful exploration of human flourishing that examines the value of physical, hands-on work and practical philosophy in modern life. On The Daily Stoic, Ryan Holiday praised the book during a conversation with the author, highlighting its profound connection to practical philosophy, outdoor life, and workspace environments. Van Neistat brought up Crawford's work on The Rich Roll Podcast to explain the intellectual origins and philosophical foundation behind the title of his series, The Spirited Man, noting the author's background in philosophy. Additionally, Stephen Dubner discussed the publication on Freakonomics Radio, introducing Crawford as an author who offers a deeply personal and engaging perspective on human flourishing and the intrinsic value of physical labor compared to traditional economic metrics. The speakers consistently emphasized the text for its unique ability to bridge abstract philosophical concepts with the tangible rewards of manual craftsmanship and skilled trades.
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Ryan Holiday or as you're saying you know shop classes is where you work on your soul um how did you sort of come 1
“or as you're saying you know shop classes is where you work on your soul um how did you sort of come”
“so I I what I loved most about about your uh shop classes soulcraft book”
Stephen Dubner He's the author of a more personal book about human flourishing than Edmund Phelps' book. It's called Shop… 1
“He's the author of a more personal book about human flourishing than Edmund Phelps' book. It's called Shop Class as Soul Craft, An Inquiry into the Value of Work.”
Van Neistat Okay, so where it comes from is this book by Matthew B. Crawford and it's called "Shop Class As Soul Craft.… 1
“Okay, so where it comes from is this book by Matthew B. Crawford and it's called "Shop Class As Soul Craft." And Matthew B. Crawford is a writer and he started out he had a PhD from, I can't remember, I think maybe University of Chicago in philosophy.”
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“He is a senior fellow at the University of Virginia's Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture and author of Shop Class as Soulcraft.”