Past and Present; Chartism and Sartor Resartus is a collection of two influential works by Scottish philosopher and writer Thomas Carlyle. The first part of the book, Past and Present, is a historical analysis of the social and economic changes that occurred during the Industrial Revolution in England. Carlyle argues that the rise of industrialization and capitalism has led to a decline in morality and spirituality, and calls for a return to traditional values and social structures.The second part of the book, Chartism, is ...
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Past and Present; Chartism and Sartor Resartus is a collection of two influential works by Scottish philosopher and writer Thomas Carlyle. The first part of the book, Past and Present, is a historical analysis of the social and economic changes that occurred during the Industrial Revolution in England. Carlyle argues that the rise of industrialization and capitalism has led to a decline in morality and spirituality, and calls for a return to traditional values and social structures.The second part of the book, Chartism, is a political treatise that examines the Chartists movement in England during the 19th century. Carlyle sympathizes with the working-class demands for political and social reform, but also criticizes the movement for its lack of organization and leadership.The final section of the book, Sartor Resartus, is a fictional autobiography that explores the themes of spiritual crisis and personal transformation. The protagonist, a German philosopher named Diogenes Teufelsdr ckh, undergoes a spiritual journey that leads him to reject traditional religious and philosophical beliefs and embrace a new, more individualistic worldview.Overall, Past and Present; Chartism and Sartor Resartus is a thought-provoking and influential work that explores a wide range of social, political, and philosophical issues. Carlyle's writing style is dense and complex, and requires careful reading and analysis to fully appreciate.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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