"The Collected Works of William Hazlitt, Vol. 04 (of 12)" by William Hazlitt is a compilation of thought-provoking essays and critical analyses from the 1800s. The book contains works like “A Reply to Malthus’s Essay on Population” and “The Spirit of the Age,” where Hazlitt tackles social philosophy and the economy. His writings examine how human ideas, community life, and ethics connect, offering insights into debates about social class, welfare, and the morality behind economic ideas. The collection starts with Hazlitt's criticism of Thomas Malthus’ ideas, especially on population control and how it affects Britain's poor; he contends that Malthus' arguments encourage society to ignore poverty, highlighting the necessity for empathy and real changes to ease the plight of the less fortunate. Hazlitt shows his dislike for theories that overlook human experience, pushing for a more kind-hearted approach to social and economic problems, which then sets the stage for engaging discussions in his following essays.
The collected works of William Hazlitt, Vol. 04 (of 12)
By William Hazlitt
Dive into fierce debates challenging accepted societal norms, advocating for compassion and reform during a time of significant social and economic change.
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About the AuthorWilliam Hazlitt was an English essayist, drama and literary critic, painter, social commentator, and philosopher. He is now considered one of the greatest critics and essayists in the history of the English language, placed in the company of Samuel Johnson and George Orwell. He is also acknowledged as the finest art critic of his age. Despite his high standing among historians of literature and art, his work is currently little read and mostly out of print.
William Hazlitt was an English essayist, drama and literary critic, painter, social commentator, and philosopher. He is now considered one of the greatest critics and essayists in the history of the English language, placed in the company of Samuel Johnson and George Orwell. He is also acknowledged as the finest art critic of his age. Despite his high standing among historians of literature and art, his work is currently little read and mostly out of print.
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