Nature and Culture by Harvey Rice
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"Nature and Culture" by Harvey Rice is a philosophical exploration blending ideas from science, sociology, and ethics, written in the late 19th century. The work reflects on the relationship between humanity and the natural world, arguing for a deeper understanding of nature's processes and their implications for human society and culture. It addresses significant themes such as the evolution of life, the progression of civilization, and the responsibilities of individuals and society.
The opening of the text introduces the complex interplay between nature and human understanding. Rice discusses the perception of Nature as a divine record of truth and reflects on the ongoing processes of creation that define the natural world. He emphasizes that human inquiry into these processes leads to greater knowledge and highlights the significance of studying geological and biological evolution to appreciate humanity's place within this grand design. Through vivid descriptions and philosophical musings, Rice sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of the lessons that both nature and culture impart on humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Rice, Harvey, 1800-1891 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 08033400 |
| Title | Nature and Culture |
| Contents | Nature and her lessons -- Education of the masses -- Woman and her sphere -- Aim high -- America and her future -- Career of Rev. Joseph Badger -- Mission monument. |
| Credits |
Produced by Roberta Staehlin, David Garcia, Martin Pettit 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: 55.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HN: Social sciences: Social history and conditions, Social problems |
| Subject | Social problems |
| Subject | United States -- Social conditions -- 1865-1918 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38022 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-38022-3 |
| Release Date | Nov 15, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 414 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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