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Regeneration: A Reply to Max Nordau (Cram Edition)

Regeneration: A Reply to Max Nordau (Cram Edition)

Hake, A. Egmont (Alfred Egmont)
Butler, Nicholas Murray

Paperback

PhilosophyGeneral SociologyGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1026238994
ISBN13: 9781026238998
Publisher: Xpresspress
Published: Jul 2 2026
Pages: 280
Weight: 0.87
Height: 0.59 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

This XpressRead Cram Edition of Regeneration pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.

Regeneration by A. Egmont Hake is a foundational work of 19th-century social and cultural criticism, written as a direct and incisive reply to Max Nordau's seminal book, Degeneration. Published amidst the intense intellectual ferment of the fin-de-siècle, Hake's treatise challenges Nordau's widespread critique of modern art, literature, and societal trends.

This volume offers a compelling philosophical and psychological counter-argument, meticulously dissecting Nordau's assertions and proposing an alternative perspective on the state of civilization. Hake's Regeneration moves beyond mere rebuttal, presenting a robust vision of renewal and progress that stands in stark contrast to the era's pervasive anxieties about decline.

Engaging deeply with themes of world history, social movements, and the very concept of cultural health, Hake provides invaluable insight into the intellectual landscape of the late 19th century. As a significant document in the history of social philosophy, this book illuminates the complex debates surrounding morality, art, and the future of society. For readers fascinated by the vigorous dialogues that shaped a pivotal historical period, Regeneration remains an essential and thought-provoking contribution to the ongoing conversation about humanity's path.

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