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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books The Mystery of Life In the Society: From Economics to Politics Let us begin our discussion on social issues with the basic part of any society: work. Work There are two aspects to work: 1- Its value as a means: Products or results can only be achieved through work. There are no exceptions to that. If the simple-minded think that results can be obtained without effort or hard work, they are wrong. 2- Its value as a topic: Work, in nature, is valuable.

Some thinkers believe that work is merely a means, and has no certain value by itself. We must say that in relation to fatalistic reasons, work has no specific value, but in relation to man, work can affect man, for man consciously aims for a certain piece of work. Some people begin work as soon as the grounds for carrying it out are prepared; results are of no significance to them. The subject is important for them, so as long as there is a possibility to succeed, they will continue.

Those who believe that the value of work lies solely in its results, always lose many opportunities, because they regard them as fruitless. This is why it is said that belief in work as a subject shows how alive the individual and the society is, and the least opportunity produces the best results. The Definition of Work Work consists of an action that has useful results and arises from conscious intention. This definition can apply to all kinds of work.

In business, for instance, it can be modified as, a conscious, effective action done on raw material in order to create positive change in man's living. The Value of Work There has been a great deal of effort throughout history aiming to prove the value and right to work. These efforts have basically been based upon two factors: 1- Those who put their physical and mental efforts into producing things were in fact endeavoring to prove the value of work.

Group efforts, however, have begun since two centuries ago, for the labor class needed to be established first. Before that, workers did not attempt to defend their rights, because the products were not large-scale or general (it was the increase in factories and industries that made that possible) and also the fact was ignored that human life wears out gradually by work. Furthermore, laborers had no cooperation or unity toward defending their rights.