The Degradation of the Democratic Dogma (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Adams, Henry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 133094691X ISBN 13: 9781330946916

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

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This book presents a captivating analysis of a family's philosophical heritage over the course of a century while providing insights into the development of democratic dogma. The author, being the grandson of John Quincy Adams, positions his book within a rich historical and literary context by examining the lives of his grandfather and brother, both of whom served as influential figures in shaping the American political landscape. Through their experiences and writings, the book delves into complex themes of democracy, the degradation of the democratic ideal, and the pursuit of perfection. Ultimately, this book offers a thought-provoking exploration of the tensions between democratic aspirations and the realities of human nature, making it a valuable read for those interested in history, philosophy, and the evolution of political thought.

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Excerpt from The Degradation of the Democratic Dogma

Moved along the paths Of least resistance by forces over which he has no control. In short, I reverted to the pure.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Excerpt from The Degradation of the Democratic Dogma

Before submitting the following pages to the public, I have a few words to say, lest my purpose should be misunderstood. I want to make it clear, once for all, that I am not proposing to write anything approaching to a memoir of my brother. He has written his memoirs for himself. For me to try to improve on them would be superfluous, not to say impertinent. Nor do I suggest any criticism of his essays which are annexed. These I have long thought unanswerable. With their conclusions I fully agree. I have no further comment to make.

I am attempting something quite different from this. I am seeking to tell the story of a movement in thought which has, for the last century, been developing in my family, and which closes with the "Essay on Phase," which ends this volume.

At this particular juncture of human affairs the tendency is very strong throughout the world to deify the democratic dogma, and to look to democracy to accomplish pretty promptly some approach to a millennium among men.

About the Publisher

Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com

This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 133094691X
• ISBN 13: 9781330946916
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 333
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