Recent Developments in European Thought by Francis Sydney Marvin

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Editor Marvin, Francis Sydney, 1863-1943
LoC No. 20017403
Title Recent Developments in European Thought
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Summary "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.)
Language English
LoC Class CB: History: History of civilization
Subject Progress
Subject Civilization
Category Text
EBook-No. 15084
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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