Why It Matters Today
Erewhon Revisited offers crucial insights into how societies might reflect on their own values and practices, especially as we grapple with technological ethics, social inequalities, and environmental crises.
Modern Connections
Big Ideas
A satirical critique of utopian thinking.
It's like making fun of those perfect societies in movies and showing how they could go wrong.
The danger of blindly trusting progress without ethical consideration.
Just because something is new or 'better' doesn't mean it’s good for everyone or without problems.
What You'll Learn
- The importance of ethical considerations in societal development.
- How satire can reveal truths about human nature and societal flaws.
Reader Fit
✅ Good For
- Readers interested in social critique, satire, and philosophical questions about society.
⚠ Not Ideal For
- Readers looking for light entertainment without deep philosophical or social critique.
Controversies & Critiques
- Modern critics argue that Butler's visions are overly pessimistic and fail to anticipate technological advancements.
Reading Context
Before Reading
- Familiarity with utopian and dystopian literature.
After Reading
- Understanding contemporary social and technological debates.
Similar Books
Appeals to fans of: Satirical literature like Jonathan Swift's 'A Modest Proposal' or 'Gulliver's Travels'
Classification Details
Author
Samuel Butler
Published
1901
Language
English
Subjects
Satire, Utopias -- Fiction, Utopian fiction
Curated Collections
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