Matthew B. Crawford Books
Matthew B. Crawford is a philosopher and motorcycle mechanic. He earned a Ph.D. in political philosophy and took a job at a Washington D.C. think tank but wasn’t satisfied. So he changed course to open an independent motorcycle repair shop and is still pursuing academia as a research fellow at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture at the University of Virginia.
What's Shop Class as Soulcraft about?
Shop Class as Soulcraft (2009) is an eye-opening view into how working with your hands can transform your life. These blinks take a look at the changing nature of work, the value of manual labor and how choosing a trade, as opposed to a profession, might be your ticket to happiness.
Who should read Shop Class as Soulcraft ?
- Academics and students who aren’t sure if a life of theoretical work is for them
- Readers who want to learn more about the philosophy and psychology of manual work
- Anybody who’s fed up with working in a cubicle and wants a way out
The World Beyond Your Head
What's The World Beyond Your Head about?
Our world has changed enormously in recent years. We’ve developed amazing technology, but this technology has also taken a toll on many important aspects of our lives: our attention spans, our relationships and even our personalities. The World Beyond Your Head (2015) is all about the modern crisis of attention and how you can extract yourself from it.
Who should read The World Beyond Your Head?
- People frustrated with the modern world
- Those who spend too much time on social media
- Anyone who wants to improve their concentration