Sinopsis
Explore the mind of a 19th‑century reformer as his ideas shift from political action to philosophical clarity. This memoir traces a life of public work and deep thinking, showing how one thinker’s views evolved across politics, philosophy, and society.
The book blends personal history with the evolution of liberal ideas, from early education and political engagement to influential writings and debates about democracy, liberty, and reform. It reveals how a restless mind measured new theories against lived experience, and how that tension shaped a lifelong pursuit of clearer thinking and practical change.
- Follow key turning points that shifted views on liberty, necessity, and human agency.
- Learn how early exposure to Comte and Saint‑Simonian ideas influenced later political and social thought.
- See how personal trials intersect with debates about democracy, reform, and representation.
- Discover how philosophy, education, and politics interconnect in the author’s life and work.
Ideal for readers of intellectual history and biographies of reformers seeking a nuanced portrait of a life spent balancing ideas with action.
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Excerpt from Autobiography
Biographical sketch, some mention of the reasons which have made me think it desirable that I should leave behind me such a memorial of so uneventful a life as mine. I do not for a moment imagine that any part of what I have to relate, can be interesting to the public as a narrative, or as being connected with myself. But I have thought that in an age in which education, and its improvement, are the subject of more, if not of profounder study than at any former period of English history, it may be useful that there should be some record of an education which was unusual and remarkable, and which.
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Commencement of the most valuable Friendship of my Life, 184. My Father s Death, 202. Writings and other Proceedings up to 1840, 206. CHAPTER VII. 1840 1870. General View of the Remainder of my Life. 221, 227. 278, 308 :C ompletion of the System of Logic, 222. Publication of the Principles of Political Economy, 234. Marriage, 240. Re tirement from the India House, 248. Publication of Liberty, 251. Considerations on Representative Government, 264. Civil War in A merica, 266. Examination of Sir William Hamilton s Philosophy, 272. Parliamentary Life, 280. Re mainder of my Life,
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This autobiography provides unique insight into one of the great minds of the 19th century and the development of his ideas in the formative years. The author reveals how his father, a prominent philosopher, played a pivotal role in shaping his son's intellectual growth. The book explores the groundbreaking educational methods employed, designed to cultivate critical thinking and a deep understanding of logic, economics, history, and philosophy. The author's personal reflections on his relationship with his father offer valuable insights into the dynamics of intellectual mentorship and the pursuit of knowledge. Ultimately, this book sheds light on the making of an exceptional thinker, highlighting the profound impact of early influences on intellectual development and the enduring relevance of the ideas that emerged from this extraordinary educational journey. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781440085154_0
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