Short Studies on Great Subjects by James Anthony Froude
"Short Studies on Great Subjects" by James Anthony Froude is a collection of essays written in the mid-19th century. This work explores significant historical and philosophical themes, with a focus on concepts such as the science of history, the Reformation, and various intellectual influences that have shaped society. The essays offer an analytical perspective on the evolution of historical thought and the moral complexities of human actions. The opening of the text
engages the reader with an intricate lecture on "The Science of History," emphasizing the challenges of treating history as a science akin to the physical sciences. Froude discusses the nature of historical facts, the interplay of individual actions versus social structures, and the influence of prominent thinkers, particularly Mr. Buckle, who proposed that human actions are driven by natural laws rather than free will. In this lecture, Froude reveals the limitations and possibilities in constructing a coherent understanding of history, suggesting that while we can notice patterns, predicting human behavior remains elusive due to the complexity and unpredictability of human motives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Froude, James Anthony, 1818-1894 |
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| Title | Short Studies on Great Subjects |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | The science of history -- Times of Erasmus and Luther -- The influence of the reformation on the Scottish character -- The philosophy of Catholicism -- A plea for the free discussion of theological difficulties -- Criticism and the gospel history -- The book of Job -- Spinoza -- The dissolution of the monasteries -- England's forgotten worthies -- Homer -- The lives of the saints -- Representative men -- Reynard the Fox -- The cat's pilgrimage -- Fables: I. The lions and the oxen. II. The farmer and the fox -- Parable of the bread-fruit tree -- Compensation. |
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| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AC: General Works: Collections, Series, Collected works, Pamphlets |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | History |
| Subject | English literature |
| Subject | English essays |
| Subject | Religion -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20755 |
| Release Date | Mar 6, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 309 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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