Towards the Great Peace by Ralph Adams Cram
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"Towards the Great Peace" by Ralph Adams Cram is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century that delves into the conditions of society following the devastating impacts of the Great War. The text presents an exploration of various socio-political, economic, and spiritual challenges faced by the world, arguing for a thoughtful reconciliation of past ideals and modern realities to cultivate a more harmonious future. In this work, Cram urges a
departure from mere materialistic interpretations of progress and advocates for a renewed understanding of human dignity and societal organization rooted in Christian values. The opening of the treatise contains an introduction that reflects on a prayer by Bishop Hacket, establishing the theme of striving toward the "Great Peace" in a world fractured by war, animosity, and moral degradation. Cram outlines the historical context leading up to World War I, critiquing the failures of contemporary society, including a disconnection from meaningful ethical and religious foundations. He emphasizes the importance of individual character over institutional constructs, suggesting that true progress requires a spiritual awakening and the careful nurturing of societal structures that promote community and personal responsibility. The reader is invited to consider the pervasive disillusionment that followed the war and the potential for renewal through collective human effort and higher ideals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cram, Ralph Adams, 1863-1942 |
|---|---|
| Title | Towards the Great Peace |
| Contents | Introduction -- A world at the crossroads -- A working philosophy -- The social organism -- The industrial problem -- The political organization of society -- The function of education and art -- The problem of organic religion -- Personal responsibility. |
| Credits | Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Gerald Tejada and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 34.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HM: Social sciences: Sociology |
| Subject | Sociology |
| Subject | Social problems |
| Subject | Civilization |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 10642 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 397 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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