Project Gutenberg 2003-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 114 Tolstoy, Leo, graf 1828 1910 Толстой, Лев Николаевич Tolstoi, Leo Tolstoy, Lev N. Tolstoï, Léon Tolstoy, Graf Leo Tolstoj, Lev Nikolaevič Tolstoj, Lev Nikolaevic Hapgood, Isabel Florence 1850 1928 Hapgood, Isabel F. On the Significance of Science and Art Transcribed from the 1887 Tomas Y. Crowell "What to do?" edition by David Price "On the Significance of Science and Art" by graf Leo Tolstoy is an intellectual treatise written in the late 19th century. This work scrutinizes the prevailing philosophies of science and art, questioning their true roles in society and their impacts on humanity. Tolstoy critiques the notion that contemporary science and art serve the greater good, suggesting instead that they often justify moral shortcomings and perpetuate inequality, thereby warranting deeper reflection on their genuine contributions to the human condition. The beginning of the text introduces readers to Tolstoy's inquiries into the justification behind the idleness of certain classes in society, which he argues has been rationalized through the adoption of flawed scientific doctrines. He delves into philosophical concepts, particularly criticizing the Hegelian principles and Malthusian theories that have justified social inequalities and class divisions. Tolstoy frames the discussion around the idea that all humans, like cells in an organism, have purposes within society that should ideally support one another. His argument points to a growing disconnection between intellectual pursuits and their relevance to the wellbeing of the common people, urging a reassessment of how science and art should serve humanity at large. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 55.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Philosophy Literature Art and science Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910 -- Philosophy PG Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Philosophy & Ethics 166945 2025-07-02T08:04:55.120230 text/html 163204 2007-12-27T16:32:27 text/html 136769 2025-07-02T08:05:00.617226 application/epub+zip 137156 2025-07-02T08:04:58.038283 application/epub+zip 116906 2025-07-02T08:04:56.954309 application/epub+zip 294118 2025-07-02T08:05:02.557182 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 283465 2025-07-02T08:04:59.958233 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 255031 2022-09-02T10:56:26.947475 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 158233 2025-07-02T08:04:54.761239 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 158025 2007-12-27T16:34:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20526 2025-07-02T08:05:02.711207 application/rdf+xml 16887 2025-07-02T08:04:57.438234 image/jpeg 3910 2025-07-02T08:04:57.195211 image/jpeg 57372 2007-12-27T16:34:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 56030 2007-12-27T16:34:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 137005 2025-07-02T08:04:55.134268 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia