Hi everyone, I'm looking for a book/essay that deals with the topic of not wanting to contribute to society due to being unhappy with where society is headed or having a disregard for other people in society. I don't care if it's fiction/nonfiction, essay, or whatever; maybe add a short description of why your suggestion is fitting. Thanks in advance.
by Short_Function_5062
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My Year of Rest and Relaxation is basically about someone who decides to sleep for a year instead of doing anything.
Maybe Walden by Henry David Thoreau (and his other essays) ? currently reading it.
Anything to do with socialism will get you there.
Journey to the End of the Night -Celine
A bitter, hateful, angry, misanthropic rant against the stupidity of humanity and the futility of existence written by a GIANT asshole.
business books telling you how to get rich are an example of not contributing to society in a sidelong way cause it’s about helping the author get rich and propaganda for the rich while you work your sorry ass off hoping for a kernel of survival. billionaire book authors don’t contribute to society
On the Road
Anna Karenina. The back drop is Russian society debating on setting up provincial governance and educating peasants. The main character Levin is a bit of a libertarian and of the mind that he isn’t obligated to pay taxes into something that doesn’t represent him.
Atlas Shrugged