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Contributions To Thought (1874)

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Contributions To Thought is a collection of essays and articles written by William Willder Wheildon and published in 1874. The book covers a wide range of topics, including religion, philosophy, literature, and history. Wheildon was a prominent intellectual and social activist in his time, and his writing reflects his deep engagement with the issues of his day.The essays in the book are organized thematically, with sections on religion, philosophy, literature, and history. In the section on religion, Wheildon explores the nature of faith and the role of religion in society. He argues that religion is essential to human flourishing, and that it provides a framework for moral and ethical behavior. In the section on philosophy, he delves into questions of metaphysics and epistemology, exploring the nature of reality and the limits of human knowledge.The section on literature is perhaps the most wide-ranging, with essays on a variety of topics, including Shakespeare, Milton, and the Romantic poets. Wheildon was a passionate reader and critic, and his insights into the works of these great writers are both illuminating and engaging. Finally, the section on history explores the great events and personalities of the past, from the French Revolution to the American Civil War.Throughout the book, Wheildon's prose is clear and elegant, and his insights into the human condition are both profound and accessible. Contributions To Thought is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the intellectual history of the 19th century, and it remains a fascinating read for modern readers as well.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781164612292
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 244
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x13 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 331 g.
  • BLACK WEEK
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 14. december 2024
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Contributions To Thought is a collection of essays and articles written by William Willder Wheildon and published in 1874. The book covers a wide range of topics, including religion, philosophy, literature, and history. Wheildon was a prominent intellectual and social activist in his time, and his writing reflects his deep engagement with the issues of his day.The essays in the book are organized thematically, with sections on religion, philosophy, literature, and history. In the section on religion, Wheildon explores the nature of faith and the role of religion in society. He argues that religion is essential to human flourishing, and that it provides a framework for moral and ethical behavior. In the section on philosophy, he delves into questions of metaphysics and epistemology, exploring the nature of reality and the limits of human knowledge.The section on literature is perhaps the most wide-ranging, with essays on a variety of topics, including Shakespeare, Milton, and the Romantic poets. Wheildon was a passionate reader and critic, and his insights into the works of these great writers are both illuminating and engaging. Finally, the section on history explores the great events and personalities of the past, from the French Revolution to the American Civil War.Throughout the book, Wheildon's prose is clear and elegant, and his insights into the human condition are both profound and accessible. Contributions To Thought is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the intellectual history of the 19th century, and it remains a fascinating read for modern readers as well.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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