Lectures And Essays

Lectures and Essays is a collection of writings by Goldwin Smith, a prominent historian, journalist, and educator of the 19th century. The book includes a selection of his lectures and essays on a variety of topics, including history, politics, literature, and education. Smith's insightful analysis and eloquent prose offer readers a glimpse into the intellectual and cultural landscape of his time. He discusses the role of education in shaping society, the importance of individual freedom and responsibility, and the challenges facing democracy in the modern world. In addition to his political and social commentary, Smith also explores literary and historical topics, such as the works of Shakespeare and the history of England. His writing is characterized by a deep appreciation for the power of language and the beauty of ideas. Overall, Lectures and Essays is a thought-provoking and engaging collection of writings by one of the most influential thinkers of the 19th century. It offers readers a unique perspective on the issues and debates of the time, as well as timeless insights into the human condition.Supposing that man has ascended from a lower animal form, there appears to be ground at least for surmising that vice, instead of being a diabolical inspiration or a mysterious element of human nature, is the remnant of the lower animal not yet eliminated; while virtue is the effort, individual and collective, by which that remnant is being gradually worked off. The acknowledged connection of virtue with the ascendency of the social over the selfish desires and tendencies seems to correspond with this view; the nature of the lower animals being, so far as we can see, almost entirely selfish, and admitting no regard even for the present interests of their kind, much less for its interests in the future.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.