
A lively assortment of short sketches invites listeners to pause before offering a “thoughtless yes.” Each piece shines a spotlight on familiar institutions—church, law, medicine, economics—by exposing the assumptions that keep us accepting them without question. The author’s voice is conversational yet incisive, turning everyday scenarios into springboards for deeper inquiry.
The collection weaves together diverse concerns, from the promise of socialist reform to the pitfalls of single‑tax theory, from the rigidity of religious dogma to the quirks of legal practice. Rather than delivering tidy solutions, every story ends on a question, urging you to weigh the arguments and decide where you stand. It’s an engaging blend of narrative and philosophy that encourages listeners to think critically about the world around them, all while enjoying the charm of well‑crafted, thought‑provoking fiction.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (290K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Widger
Release date
2013-03-13
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1853–1925
A bold late-19th-century writer and reformer, she used fiction, essays, and public speaking to challenge ideas about women’s inferiority and push for equal rights. Her career later brought her into government service, where she became the first woman appointed to the U.S. Civil Service Commission.
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