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A thoughtful rebuttal to Max Nordau’s Degeneration, arguing for a richer view of culture and science in modern life. It defends the value of literature, art, and the sciences, and questions how we judge “degeneration” in the modern world.
This edition engages with Nordau’s critique, Ibsen, Wagner, Zola, and the role of science in shaping civilization. It offers a historical lens on how culture and politics intersect, and it considers England’s responsibility in leading progress. The author’s introduction frames these debates for readers new to the discussion and for those revisiting the era’s ideas.
- Clarifies Nordau’s claims and contrasts them with a more hopeful view of culture and science.
- Examines the social and political forces shaping modern civilization, including gender, marriage, and the arts.
- Provides a ground-level look at how literature and drama reflect and influence society.
- Offers a perspective on England’s role in guiding progress during a period of change.
Ideal for readers of cultural criticism, philosophy, and late 19th‑century debates on modern civilization.
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