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First published in 1981, Duane Elgin’s Voluntary Simplicity quickly gained recognition as a visionary contribution to discussions about sustainable living. The revised edition, released nearly three decades later, addresses the increasing urgency of the planet’s environmental stresses. The book argues that voluntary simplicity is not about poverty, but about achieving balance in everyday life. By embracing a lifeway marked by ecological awareness, frugal consumption, and personal growth, readers are encouraged to make conscious adjustments that respond actively to contemporary global dilemmas. In doing so, individuals gain the power to change their own lives—and, collectively, the world.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: Philosophy/Ethics
Authors: Duane Elgin
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