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Title: Post-Prandial Philosophy

Note: Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "Post-Prandial Philosophy" by Grant Allen is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The work compiles thoughts originally featured in "The Westminster Gazette", and it explores diverse topics from language evolution to societal norms, aiming to provoke thought rather than present exhaustive arguments. Each essay reflects on contemporary issues and ideas of the time, making it a worthwhile read for those interested in the philosophical musings of the late Victorian era. At the start of the book, the author sets the tone by examining the "struggle for life among languages," particularly the growing dominance of English on the global stage. He challenges the notion that languages prevail based solely on cultural prestige, arguing instead that practical utility and economic factors lead to linguistic survival and spread. This essay acts as a gateway, with Allen's conversational style encouraging readers to reflect on how language, similar to biological species, evolves and competes in the modern world. The opening portion serves as a compelling introduction to the various themes and reflections Allen intends to explore throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Allen, Grant, 1848-1899

EBook No.: 18788

Published: Jul 8, 2006

Downloads: 91

Language: English

Subject: Essays

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Post-Prandial Philosophy

Note: Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Clare Boothby, Turgut Dincer and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Post-Prandial Philosophy" by Grant Allen is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The work compiles thoughts originally featured in "The Westminster Gazette", and it explores diverse topics from language evolution to societal norms, aiming to provoke thought rather than present exhaustive arguments. Each essay reflects on contemporary issues and ideas of the time, making it a worthwhile read for those interested in the philosophical musings of the late Victorian era. At the start of the book, the author sets the tone by examining the "struggle for life among languages," particularly the growing dominance of English on the global stage. He challenges the notion that languages prevail based solely on cultural prestige, arguing instead that practical utility and economic factors lead to linguistic survival and spread. This essay acts as a gateway, with Allen's conversational style encouraging readers to reflect on how language, similar to biological species, evolves and competes in the modern world. The opening portion serves as a compelling introduction to the various themes and reflections Allen intends to explore throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Allen, Grant, 1848-1899

EBook No.: 18788

Published: Jul 8, 2006

Downloads: 91

Language: English

Subject: Essays

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.