Reflections and Comments 1865-1895 by Edwin Lawrence Godkin
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"Reflections and Comments 1865-1895" by Edwin Lawrence Godkin is a collection of essays and reflections written in the late 19th century. This work delves into a variety of social, political, and moral issues of the time, reflecting Godkin's insights on topics such as war, peace, culture, and the state of society. Through his critical lens, Godkin explores the complexities of human behavior and the consequences of societal norms. The opening of the
text discusses the nature of war and the public's growing desire for peace amid its horrors, spurred by the increasing visibility of war through media and transportation advancements. Godkin argues that, while the yearning for peace is palpable, the approach taken by advocates often fails to resonate with those directly involved in conflict, leading to a divergence in perception between combatants and peacekeepers. This introductory reflection sets the stage for Godkin's broader commentary on culture, morality, and the pressing issues facing society during this transformative period. It effectively establishes the tone and scope of the discussions that will unfold throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Godkin, Edwin Lawrence, 1831-1902 |
|---|---|
| Title | Reflections and Comments 1865-1895 |
| Contents | Peace -- Culture and war -- The comparative morality of nations -- The "comic-paper" question -- Mr. Froude as a lecturer -- Mr. Horace Greeley -- The morals and manners of the kitchen -- John Stuart Mill -- Panics -- The odium philologicum -- Professor Huxley's lecturers -- Circumstanstial evidence -- Tyndall and the theologians -- The church and science -- The church and good conduct -- Rôle of the universities in politics -- The Hopkins university -- The South after the war -- Chromo-civilization -- "The Short-Hairs" and "The Swallow-Tails" -- Judges and witnesses -- "The debtor class" -- Commencement admonition -- "Organs" -- Evidence about character -- Physical force in politics -- "Court circles" -- Living in Europe and going to it -- Carlyle's political influence -- The evolution of the summer resort -- Summer rest -- The survival of types -- Will Wimbles. |
| Credits | Produced by Andrea Ball, Eric Eldred, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 42.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AC: General Works: Collections, Series, Collected works, Pamphlets |
| Subject | Essays |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 7257 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 301 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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