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Explore how writers shaped the idea of progress in a turbulent era. This penetrating analysis traces how nineteenth‑century notions of growth and humanity evolved into modern debates about war, nationalism, and the meaning of “progress.” Through close readings of authors across Europe and America, the work examines how love, morality, and culture interact with public life, science, and politics.
- Learn how early thinkers redefined progress from a purely rational measure to a moral and spiritual journey.
- Discover how demonaturalism and other-worldly nationalism influenced literature, culture, and public opinion.
- See how war and internationalism challenged familiar ideas of nation, humanity, and destiny.
- Understand how readers and writers wrestled with the tension between individual impulse and collective progress.
Ideal for readers of literary criticism and cultural history who want to understand the forces shaping modern thought about progress, society, and war.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the premise that the relative peace during the 18th and 19th centuries was a crucial factor in the development of numerous ideas central to the zeitgeist of the time. It argues that the prolonged absence of violent conflict led to the development of ideals such as progress, human solidarity, and the enlightenment. However, the author contends that these modern ideals are, in reality, a mere echo of a larger philosophical movement that began in the Renaissance and culminated in the 'Second Renaissance' of the 18th century. The author argues that these ideals reached their zenith during this period and have been in decline ever since, particularly over the last fifty years. The author posits that the decline of these ideals has created a spiritual void, which in turn has contributed to the current global conflict. The book concludes by asserting that a true understanding of history and philosophy is essential for comprehending the present and envisioning a better future. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331671992_0
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