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"literature And Ethics"
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781024556209
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 170
Weight: 0.92
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Literature and Ethics is a thought-provoking inaugural lecture delivered at the University College of Wales on October 5, 1906, by Charles Harold Herford. This essay delves into the intricate relationship between literature and moral philosophy, exploring how literary works reflect and influence ethical considerations. Herford's lecture offers insights into the enduring power of literature to shape our understanding of right and wrong, and its role in the ongoing discourse of ethical thought.
This lecture provides a valuable contribution to the fields of literary criticism and moral philosophy, making it an essential read for scholars and anyone interested in the intersection of art and ethics. Herford's work remains relevant for its exploration of timeless themes and its engagement with fundamental questions about the human condition.
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