Project Gutenberg 2003-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 469 Arnold, Matthew 1822 1888 Culture and Anarchy This etext was produced by Alfred J. Drake, Ph.D. "Culture and Anarchy" by Matthew Arnold is a significant work of political and social criticism written during the late 19th century. The book delves into the concept of culture as a means to address societal challenges and enhance human perfection, advocating for moral and intellectual growth as foundational elements of a civil society. Arnold critiques contemporary societal trends, emphasizing the importance of cultivating a well-rounded character that embraces both reason and emotion. The opening of "Culture and Anarchy" sets the stage for Arnold's exploration of culture and its critical role in improving society. He expresses concern over the diminishing appreciation for the past, particularly regarding the teachings of figures like Bishop Wilson, whose insights he feels should have more prominence. Arnold contrasts the superficial understanding of culture—often dismissed by his contemporaries—with a deeper, more meaningful pursuit of human perfection that encompasses not just knowledge but also morality and social beneficence. By urging readers to recognize the value of culture, Arnold aims to redirect focus from individualistic, mechanical societal values to a more harmonious development of humanity. This exploration focuses on understanding cultural dynamics and the responsibility that comes with the pursuit of perfection, suggesting that both individual and societal growth are inextricably linked. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Great Britain -- Social conditions -- 19th century Culture HN Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - British Browsing: Sociology 443766 443682 2024-10-02T11:35:41.036855 2023-10-02T09:59:44.249151 text/html text/html 443759 443675 2024-10-02T11:35:41.292876 2023-10-02T09:59:44.417141 text/html text/html 233487 2024-10-02T11:35:48.444822 application/epub+zip 239341 2024-10-02T11:35:44.314099 application/epub+zip 219709 2024-10-02T11:35:43.091832 application/epub+zip 413501 2024-10-02T11:35:51.880821 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 397225 2024-10-02T11:35:47.718842 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 379855 2022-09-02T13:30:23.227773 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 430479 430447 2024-10-02T11:35:40.675876 2023-10-02T09:59:44.010143 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 425533 2020-12-27T20:42:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19325 2024-10-02T11:35:51.999776 application/rdf+xml 14094 2024-10-02T11:35:43.644829 image/jpeg 3627 2024-10-02T11:35:43.363831 image/jpeg 153463 2020-12-27T20:42:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 231988 2024-10-02T11:35:41.330844 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia