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An Address Delivered Before The Senior Class In Divinity College By Ralph Waldo Emerson

AUTHOR Emerson, Ralph Waldo
PUBLISHER Kessinger Publishing (01/17/2007)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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""An Address Delivered Before The Senior Class In Divinity College By Ralph Waldo Emerson"" is a book written by the renowned American essayist and philosopher, Ralph Waldo Emerson. Originally delivered as a speech to the graduating class of the Harvard Divinity School in 1838, this book is considered one of Emerson's most important works. In this book, Emerson challenges the traditional beliefs of Christianity and encourages the graduates to think for themselves and to question authority. He argues that individuals should rely on their own inner voice and intuition rather than blindly following religious dogma. He also emphasizes the importance of personal experience and individualism in shaping one's beliefs and values. Emerson's ideas in this book were controversial at the time of its publication, but it has since become a seminal work in American literature and philosophy. It continues to be studied and debated by scholars and readers alike, and its influence can be seen in the works of many other writers and thinkers. Overall, ""An Address Delivered Before The Senior Class In Divinity College By Ralph Waldo Emerson"" is a thought-provoking and challenging book that offers a unique perspective on religion, spirituality, and individualism. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American philosophy and literature.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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ISBN-13: 9781430498773
ISBN-10: 1430498773
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 48
Carton Quantity: 164
Product Dimensions: 6.00 x 0.12 x 9.00 inches
Weight: 0.18 pound(s)
Country of Origin: US
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""An Address Delivered Before The Senior Class In Divinity College By Ralph Waldo Emerson"" is a book written by the renowned American essayist and philosopher, Ralph Waldo Emerson. Originally delivered as a speech to the graduating class of the Harvard Divinity School in 1838, this book is considered one of Emerson's most important works. In this book, Emerson challenges the traditional beliefs of Christianity and encourages the graduates to think for themselves and to question authority. He argues that individuals should rely on their own inner voice and intuition rather than blindly following religious dogma. He also emphasizes the importance of personal experience and individualism in shaping one's beliefs and values. Emerson's ideas in this book were controversial at the time of its publication, but it has since become a seminal work in American literature and philosophy. It continues to be studied and debated by scholars and readers alike, and its influence can be seen in the works of many other writers and thinkers. Overall, ""An Address Delivered Before The Senior Class In Divinity College By Ralph Waldo Emerson"" is a thought-provoking and challenging book that offers a unique perspective on religion, spirituality, and individualism. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American philosophy and literature.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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Author: Emerson, Ralph Waldo
Herman Melville said that Ralph Waldo Emerson possessed a "self-conceit so intensely intellectual that at first one hesitates to call it by its right name," though he later admitted Emerson was "a great man." Both were probably true. The Sage of Concord gave more than 1500 speeches in his lifetime, and Self-Reliance is probably his most important work.
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