Project Gutenberg 2004-07-03 Public domain in the USA. 366 Bennett, Arnold 1867 1931 Bennett, Enoch Arnold Bennett, E. Arnold The Human Machine Produced by Jonathan Ingram, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "The Human Machine" by Arnold Bennett is a non-fiction work written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the intricacies of human existence, positing that individuals often overlook their greatest asset—their own physical and mental abilities—while focusing excessively on external circumstances. Bennett advocates for a deeper understanding of oneself as a 'machine' that can be fine-tuned and improved, calling for a proactive engagement with self-development and personal efficiency. At the start of the book, the author contrasts the passion of inventors and their relentless pursuit of perfection in machines with the complacency many people exhibit towards their own lives. Bennett suggests that, like these "machine lovers," individuals should harness their potential and actively engage with their own intricate workings—their emotions, thoughts, and habits. He emphasizes that most people take themselves for granted and only begin to realize their complexities when faced with moments of reflection. Through various engaging anecdotes, he sets the stage for a broader discussion on personal discipline, control over one's mind, and the importance of fostering self-awareness to lead a more fulfilling life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Conduct of life BJ Text Category: Psychiatry/Psychology Category: Philosophy & Ethics 160640 2025-08-05T16:59:27.699541 text/html 135839 2024-10-28T19:52:45 text/html 128722 2025-08-05T16:59:32.175493 application/epub+zip 130897 2025-08-05T16:59:29.427561 application/epub+zip 130897 2025-08-05T16:59:28.331525 application/epub+zip 277179 2025-08-05T16:59:34.410499 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 255189 2025-08-05T16:59:31.505476 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 227328 2022-09-06T22:37:37.754034 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 149041 2025-08-05T16:59:27.423525 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 129351 2024-10-28T19:52:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16161 2025-08-05T16:59:34.535478 application/rdf+xml 14623 2025-08-05T16:59:28.830504 image/jpeg 3775 2025-08-05T16:59:28.583504 image/jpeg 129601 2025-08-05T16:59:27.714489 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia