Phaethon Loose Thoughts for Loose Thinkers
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Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
05.09.2026
Verlag
Alpha EditionSeitenzahl
46
Maße (L/B/H)
22,9/15,2/0,3 cm
Gewicht
77 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-93-7536-942-4
A restless energy crackles through these Victorian essays, drawing the reader into the intellectual ferment of nineteenth-century Britain. Here, questions of belief and doubt are not abstract puzzles, but urgent matters of conscience, wrestled with in prose that is by turns spirited, ironic, and searching. The essays collected in this volume stand as a testament to an era when the certainties of faith and reason collided, and when the boundaries of free thought were being redrawn by a new generation of thinkers. Engaging directly with the scepticism that shaped so much of Victorian literature, these reflections on belief and doubt probe the shifting sands of religious conviction and the moral philosophy that underpinned public life. The author's voice is distinct-sometimes provocative, sometimes meditative-inviting the reader into the heart of Victorian intellectual debate. Each essay is a window onto the anxieties and aspirations of an age grappling with scientific progress, social change, and the enduring question of what it means to think freely. The reading experience is both stimulating and intimate, as the author balances wit and candour with a deep seriousness of purpose. British philosophical essays of this period rarely display such a lively interplay between personal confession and public argument. The essays move with ease from reflections on religion to broader meditations on the responsibilities of the thinker in society, always with an undercurrent of urgency that makes the questions posed feel immediate and alive. For those drawn to Victorian non fiction, the book offers a rare glimpse into the intellectual restlessness that defined a pivotal moment in English moral philosophy. Its value lies not only in the arguments advanced, but in the atmosphere of honest uncertainty that pervades every page-a quality that continues to fascinate classic-library collectors and general readers alike. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.
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