The Craftsman
Sennett, Richard
The Craftsman - Penguin Books - pg 326
Prologue: Man as His Own Maker
PART ONE: Craftsmen
1. The Troubled Craftsman 19
The Workshop 53
3 Machines 81
4. Material Consciousness 119
PART Two: Craft
5. The Hand 149
6. Expressive Instructions 179
7. Arousing Tools 194
8. Resistance and Ambiguity 214
PART THREE: Craftsmanship
9. Quality-Driven Work 241
10. Ability 268
Conclusion: The Philosophical Workshop 286
Notes 297
Index 317
The Craftsman by Richard Sennett explores the enduring human impulse to "do a job well for its own sake". The book argues that craftsmanship—whether practiced by a goldsmith, computer programmer, doctor, or parent—fosters deep ethical values, cognitive growth, and a profoundly fulfilling life far beyond mere financial reward.
Core Concepts
• The Desire to Excel: Sennett defines craftsmanship as the basic drive to master a skill and produce quality work simply because it is intrinsically valuable.
• Connecting Head and Hand: The book emphasizes the synthesis between theory and practice. Sennett argues that modern society suffers from a disconnect between those who design and those who execute.
• The Importance of Failure: Mastery requires both "good practice" and an optimal level of frustration. Mistakes and resistance from physical materials are essential for creativity and growth.
• Material Consciousness: True craftsmen develop a deep, localized relationship with their tools and materials, prioritizing patience, focus, and the standards they set for themselves over pure market competition
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The Craftsman - Penguin Books - pg 326
Prologue: Man as His Own Maker
PART ONE: Craftsmen
1. The Troubled Craftsman 19
The Workshop 53
3 Machines 81
4. Material Consciousness 119
PART Two: Craft
5. The Hand 149
6. Expressive Instructions 179
7. Arousing Tools 194
8. Resistance and Ambiguity 214
PART THREE: Craftsmanship
9. Quality-Driven Work 241
10. Ability 268
Conclusion: The Philosophical Workshop 286
Notes 297
Index 317
The Craftsman by Richard Sennett explores the enduring human impulse to "do a job well for its own sake". The book argues that craftsmanship—whether practiced by a goldsmith, computer programmer, doctor, or parent—fosters deep ethical values, cognitive growth, and a profoundly fulfilling life far beyond mere financial reward.
Core Concepts
• The Desire to Excel: Sennett defines craftsmanship as the basic drive to master a skill and produce quality work simply because it is intrinsically valuable.
• Connecting Head and Hand: The book emphasizes the synthesis between theory and practice. Sennett argues that modern society suffers from a disconnect between those who design and those who execute.
• The Importance of Failure: Mastery requires both "good practice" and an optimal level of frustration. Mistakes and resistance from physical materials are essential for creativity and growth.
• Material Consciousness: True craftsmen develop a deep, localized relationship with their tools and materials, prioritizing patience, focus, and the standards they set for themselves over pure market competition
978-0-141-02209-3
amazon.in
Centre for Teaching and Learning
601.22 / SEN