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The Social Philosophy of William Morris

The Social Philosophy of William Morris

Von Helmholtz-Phelan, Anna Augusta

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PhilosophyLiterary CriticismSocial Movements

ISBN10: 1025395212
ISBN13: 9781025395210
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 220
Weight: 0.69
Height: 0.46 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Social Philosophy of William Morris provides an in-depth exploration of the intellectual and ethical foundations that guided one of the most influential figures of the Victorian era. Written by Anna Augusta von Helmholtz-Phelan, this scholarly work examines William Morris not merely as a poet or a craftsman, but as a profound social thinker whose critique of industrial capitalism reshaped modern perspectives on labor, beauty, and society. The book traces the development of Morris's social consciousness, from his early aesthetic concerns to his later commitment to revolutionary socialism.

Through a careful analysis of his writings and lectures, Helmholtz-Phelan elucidates Morris's vision of a society where work is a source of joy rather than a burden of necessity. The study highlights his belief in the transformative power of the Arts and Crafts Movement and his insistence on the vital connection between art and the common life of the people. Readers will find a comprehensive overview of Morris's utopian ideals and his efforts to reconcile individual creative expression with collective social responsibility. This work remains an essential resource for those interested in the history of social reform, Victorian literature, and the philosophical roots of modern design and socialist thought.

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