Modern Society by Julia Ward Howe
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"Modern Society" by Julia Ward Howe is a philosophical work written in the late 19th century. The book explores the complexities and contradictions inherent in contemporary society, examining themes of individuality, morality, and the evolving social landscape. The author reflects on humanity's dual nature, balancing social interaction with moments of profound solitude, and discusses the interplay of various societal forces in shaping moral and ethical developments. The opening of the text introduces
Howe's quest to analyze modern society while evoking a metaphorical journey through its many facets. She alludes to the pressures of philosophical inquiry as she grapples with a range of contradictions found in social structures and individual behaviors. Howe conveys her observations and personal insights, drawing on historical examples to illustrate the changes she has witnessed over her lifetime. She presents a dynamic panorama of encounters with diverse cultures and individuals, emphasizing the need for genuine engagement with both familiar and foreign societies while highlighting the challenges posed by materialism and the quest for moral integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Howe, Julia Ward, 1819-1910 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 08033085 |
| Title | Modern Society |
| Credits |
Produced by Sharon Joiner, paksenarrion, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HN: Social sciences: Social history and conditions, Social problems |
| Subject | Social history |
| Subject | United States -- Social conditions -- 1865-1918 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36489 |
| Release Date | Jun 21, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 384 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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