Recent Developments in European Thought by Francis Sydney Marvin
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"Recent Developments in European Thought" by Francis Sydney Marvin is a collection of essays arranged and edited to explore the evolution of Western thought, written in the early 20th century. This volume builds on previous works, offering a comprehensive analysis of significant ideas and changes in various domains such as politics, science, and philosophy from approximately 1870 to the end of World War I. The overarching theme is to examine the complexities
of progress and unity within European civilization during a time marked by conflict and intellectual revival. The opening of this work establishes its academic nature, noting that it originated from a series of lectures and aims to provide insights into intellectual movements post-1870, particularly in light of the impacts of the Franco-Prussian War and World War I. Marvin introduces the notion that despite the chaos of war, an unprecedented growth of knowledge in science, politics, and philosophy has occurred, linking these developments to a broader social and spiritual evolution. He highlights major milestones, including the rise of Darwin's theories, the struggles for workers' rights, and shifts in literary and historical thought, suggesting that intellectual advancement continues alongside societal challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Editor | Marvin, Francis Sydney, 1863-1943 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 20017403 |
| Title | Recent Developments in European Thought |
| Credits |
Produced by Ted Garvin, Garrett Alley, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 51.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | CB: History: History of civilization |
| Subject | Progress |
| Subject | Civilization |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 15084 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-15084-0 |
| Release Date | Feb 16, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 549 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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