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Letters and Social Aims

Letters and Social Aims

Emerson, Ralph Waldo

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ISBN10: 1430473460
ISBN13: 9781430473466
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 17 2007
Pages: 370
Weight: 1.19
Height: 0.82 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Letters and Social Aims is a collection of essays and letters written by the famous American philosopher and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson. This book was first published in 1876 and contains a series of essays that explore the themes of education, human nature, society, and culture. Emerson's writing is known for its transcendentalist philosophy, which emphasizes the importance of individualism, intuition, and the spiritual world. In this book, he argues that true education should focus on the development of the individual's character rather than just academic knowledge. He also discusses the role of society in shaping human behavior and the importance of cultivating social relationships.The book is divided into two parts. The first part consists of a series of letters written by Emerson to his friends and colleagues, in which he shares his thoughts on various topics such as literature, politics, and religion. The second part includes several essays that explore the themes of education, culture, and society.Overall, Letters and Social Aims is a thought-provoking collection of essays that offers insights into Emerson's views on education, society, and human nature. It is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, literature, or American culture.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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