Specialiteiten by Multatuli

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Author Multatuli, 1820-1887
Title Specialiteiten
Note Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Anne Dreze and Marc D'Hooghe
Summary "Specialiteiten" by Multatuli is a philosophical essay written during the late 19th century. The work delves into the complexities of societal roles and the concept of specialization, exploring how individuals are often pigeonholed into specific functions based on arbitrary criteria, questioning the effectiveness and righteousness of such classifications in both professional and social realms. The opening of "Specialiteiten" introduces the author's satirical and critical examination of the phrase "the right man in the right place," suggesting that the phrase has been hollowed out to the point of becoming a mere cliché devoid of real meaning. Through a lively dialogue between characters, the author critiques how society judges individuals on superficial criteria and reflects on their suitability for specific roles. The discourse weaves in humor and irony, setting the tone for a deep exploration of the true essence and value of specializations in various domains, establishing a foundation for the arguments that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Dutch
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Dutch literature
Category Text
EBook-No. 10664
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 20, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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