Introduction

Part I Living with the Flintstones
   Chapter 1 Are We Living in the Stone Age?
   Chapter 2 Me, Mine and my Kindred
   Chapter 3 But it’s Natural, isn’t it?

Part II Old Fault Lines
   Chapter 4 Religion and Society
   Chapter 5 Is Socialism Dead?
   Chapter 6 Race, Otherness and Nationality

Part III Faction, Freedom and Feuding
   Chapter 7 Of the Politics of the Natural
   Chapter 8 People and the State
   Chapter 9 Of Nations and Neighbourhoods

Part IV Personal Beliefs and Happiness
   Chapter 10 On Rumours and Scandal
   Chapter 11 Of Faith and the Common Good
   Chapter 12 Materialism and Happiness

Part V The Plight of Today
   Chapter 13 On the Victory of Capitalism
   Chapter 14 The Environment
   Chapter 15 But I Can’t Do Anything

Conclusion

Appendix - Why Read George Orwell?

Index

In spite of their achievements, modern societies tend to behave as our ancestors did. This may have worked for us in ancient times, but is likely to destroy us in today’s interconnected world. The ability to think critically – and to act – can help us as individuals to protect our world, and be all the happier for it.

A philosophical and social critique, in which Thomas Hobbes is rescued from his absolutist portrayal, fascinating parallels are drawn between modern issues and historical precedents. Ranging far and wide – ancient Rome, Hitler, African genocides, Rabbi Hillel – the author considers political structures, environmental concerns, and economic shibboleths.

The book later moves to personal happiness, materialism, and social change. In the search for critical thinking, the reputation of George Orwell is also reconsidered in the conflict between the personal and the political.

Psychologist and polymath Cole Davis brings to bear his knowledge and distinctive writing style to this splendidly argued volume. This is a short book with plentiful content.

The cover lithograph depicts a Russian pogrom

Cover design by Deividas Jablonskis

Title: The Stone Age Now

Subtitle: Be Happy and Save the World

Author: Cole Davis

Publisher: Volitor
Available in hardback and paperback

96 pages; 6" x 9"

ISBNs:
     hardback   978-1-915500-27-4
     paperback 978-1-915500-28-1

Copyright:
© Cole Davis (2026)

Cover design by Deividas Jablonskis

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