For Carlyle, chaotic events demanded what he called 'heroes' to take control over the competing forces erupting within society. While not denying the importance of economic and practical explanations for events, he saw these forces as 'spiritual' - the hopes and aspirations of people that took the form of ideas, and were often ossified into ideologies ("formulas" or "isms," as he called them). In Carlyle's view, only dynamic individuals could master events and direct these spiritual energies effectively: as soon as ...
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For Carlyle, chaotic events demanded what he called 'heroes' to take control over the competing forces erupting within society. While not denying the importance of economic and practical explanations for events, he saw these forces as 'spiritual' - the hopes and aspirations of people that took the form of ideas, and were often ossified into ideologies ("formulas" or "isms," as he called them). In Carlyle's view, only dynamic individuals could master events and direct these spiritual energies effectively: as soon as ideological 'formulas' replaced heroic human action, society became dehumanised.
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Very good. Green cloth with gilt green, and red floral designs on cover and spine, gilt title. Moderate extremity wear. Textblock clean and unmarked. 100% of this purchase will support literacy programs through a nonprofit organization!
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Very Good. Very good in decorated boards. Rubs along edges, light soiling. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
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Good. Good+. Some of text pgs are separating from binding, cloth spine faded, cloth covers are rubbed on corners, browned text. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 250grams, ISBN:
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 350grams, ISBN:
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Good. Hard Cover-Good-No dust jacket if issued-Other than repair to interior hinge and moderate cover wear book is tight-No date noted, circa 1880's-Index-345 pages.
