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The Meaning of Culture

The Meaning of Culture

Pwys, John Cowper

Paperback

PhilosophyLiterary Criticism

ISBN10: 1025831721
ISBN13: 9781025831725
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 290
Weight: 0.90
Height: 0.61 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Meaning of Culture is a profound exploration into the development of the individual soul through the lens of literature, art, and philosophy. John Cowper Powys examines how the acquisition of culture serves as a vital tool for personal liberation and internal fortitude. Moving beyond mere academic knowledge, the work argues that true culture is a subjective, aesthetic, and moral refinement that allows one to navigate the complexities of existence with grace and autonomy.

The book discusses the influence of books, poetry, and painting, as well as the roles of religion and nature in shaping a cultivated mind. Powys emphasizes the importance of solitude and the cultivation of an inner life as a defense against the pressures of modern society. By integrating intellectual pursuits with lived experience, he presents a vision of culture that is both accessible and deeply transformative.

This classic of early 20th-century thought remains a significant guide for those seeking to enrich their intellectual landscape and find meaning in the world. Its focus on the relationship between the self and the vast heritage of human expression continues to resonate with readers interested in the intersection of philosophy and self-improvement.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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