"The Philosophy of History," a series of 12 lectures, explores the nature of man in his society, past and present, and singles out the individual as the center of society and history. A second series of 10 lectures on "Human Culture" begins with the duty and the right of the individual to cultivate his powers and proceeds to consider various means by which this cultivation can be accomplished. The occasional "Address on Education," which Emerson delivered between these two series, may be seen as a link between them.
Of the twenty-three lectures in this volume, only three have been previously published. The lectures have been reproduced from Emerson's manuscripts, approximating as nearly as possible the original version read by the author to his audience.
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"The Philosophy of History," a series of 12 lectures, explores the nature of man in his society, past and present, and singles out the individual as the center of society and history. A second series of 10 lectures on "Human Culture" begins with the duty and the right of the individual to cultivate his powers and proceeds to consider various means by which this cultivation can be accomplished. The occasional "Address on Education," which Emerson delivered between these two series, may be seen as a link between them.
Of the twenty-three lectures in this volume, only three have been previously published. The lectures have been reproduced from Emerson's manuscripts, approximating as nearly as possible the original version read by the author to his audience.
Imprint | The Belknap Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Series | Ralph Waldo Emerson |
Release date | 1964 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 1964 |
Authors | Ralph Waldo Emerson |
Editors | Stephen E. Whicher, Robert E. Spiller, Wallace E. Williams |
Dimensions | 235 x 156 x 34mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 526 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-674-22151-2 |
Barcode | 9780674221512 |
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LSN | 0-674-22151-6 |