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Irving Babbitt

    Irving Babbitt fue un académico y crítico literario estadounidense, reconocido por su papel fundador en el movimiento conocido como Nuevo Humanismo. Esta corriente intelectual influyó significativamente en la discusión literaria y el pensamiento conservador entre 1910 y 1930. Babbitt se posicionó como un crítico cultural en la tradición de Matthew Arnold, oponiéndose consistentemente al romanticismo, particularmente como lo ejemplificó Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Su humanismo abogó por los valores clásicos al tiempo que ofrecía una defensa ecuménica de la religión, basándose en un amplio conocimiento de diversas tradiciones morales y religiosas.

    The New Laokoon: An Essay on the Confusion of the Arts
    Racine's Phèdre, ed., With Introduction and Notes
    Literature and the American College: Essays in Defense of the Humanities
    Zadig and Other Stories
    On Literature, Culture, and Religion
    Democracy and Leadership
    • . . . one of the few truly important works of political thought.—Russell KirkIrving Babbitt was a leader of the intellectual movement called American Humanism, or the New Humanism, and a distinguished professor of French literature at Harvard. Democracy and Leadership, first published in 1924, is his only directly political book, and in it he applies the principles of humanism to the civil social order.Babbitt rejects all deterministic philosophies of history, whether they be the older type found in Saint Augustine or Bossuet, which tends to make of man the puppet of God, or the new type, which tends in all its varieties to make of man the puppet of nature. He offers a compelling critique of unchecked majoritarianism and addresses the great problem of how to discover leaders with standards.

      Democracy and Leadership
    • On Literature, Culture, and Religion

      Irving Babbitt

      • 370 páginas
      • 13 horas de lectura

      Irving Babbitt, a prominent figure in American literary criticism, is celebrated for his insightful analyses and philosophical perspectives on literature and culture. His work emphasizes the importance of moral and ethical considerations in literature, advocating for a balance between emotion and intellect. Babbitt's critiques often challenge modernism and highlight the value of classical ideals, making him a significant voice in the discourse on the role of literature in society. His contributions continue to influence literary criticism today.

      On Literature, Culture, and Religion
    • Zadig and Other Stories

      • 128 páginas
      • 5 horas de lectura

      In the title tale of this original collection, Voltaire addresses the social and political problems of his own day in an ancient Babylonian setting. "Zadig" challenges 18th-century religious orthodoxy by portraying life's vicissitudes as the product of destiny rather than individual choices. Additional selections of the Enlightenment philosopher's short fiction include "Micromegas," "The World As It Is," "Jeannot and Colin," and other stories.

      Zadig and Other Stories
    • Babbitt's edition of Racine's Phèdre is an invaluable resource for students of French literature. In addition to the text of the play, Babbitt provides a detailed introduction that situates it within its historical and literary context. His notes offer insightful commentary on the language, characters, and themes of the play, making it accessible to readers of all levels.

      Racine's Phèdre, ed., With Introduction and Notes
    • Rousseau And Romanticism

      • 452 páginas
      • 16 horas de lectura

      The book is a facsimile reprint of an original antiquarian text, emphasizing its cultural significance. It may include imperfections typical of older works, such as marks and notations. The publisher aims to protect and promote literature by making this historically important work accessible through affordable, high-quality editions that remain faithful to the original.

      Rousseau And Romanticism
    • Demokracie a vůdcovství

      • 297 páginas
      • 11 horas de lectura

      Klasické dílo amerického autora kritizuje politický romantismus navazující na J.-J. Rousseau.

      Demokracie a vůdcovství