Project Gutenberg 2014-06-07 Public domain in the USA. 206 Ruskin, John 1819 1900 Ruskin, J. (John) Of Vulgarity Produced by Al Haines "Of Vulgarity" by John Ruskin is an analytical treatise written in the early 20th century, which explores the concept of vulgarity in human behavior and society. This work delves into the nature of social class distinctions, focusing on the implications of breeding and sensibility, and contrasts true gentlemanliness with vulgarity. Ruskin categorizes vulgarity as a lack of feeling and insensibility, highlighting how these traits manifest in various social classes and behaviors. In "Of Vulgarity," Ruskin argues that vulgarity arises from a chronic insensitivity and insincerity, expressing a profound moral and social critique of the time. He posits that a true gentleman is characterized by a delicate sensitivity and moral uprightness, in stark contrast to the insensibility that often defines vulgarity. Through various examples, he articulates that both the upper and lower classes have misconceptions about gentlemanliness, leading to societal discord. Ruskin uses literary references and keen observations to make a case for what constitutes true integrity and breeding, ultimately calling for an understanding that elevates the moral fabric of society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/45913/45913-rst/images/img-cover.jpg Reading ease score: 53.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Aesthetics Criticism Liberty Social ethics BH Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Philosophy & Ethics 92074 2025-07-18T13:25:26.149719 text/html 72859 2024-10-24T07:47:36 text/html 71571 2025-07-18T13:25:30.756684 application/epub+zip 107491 2025-01-18T14:29:27.303976 application/pdf 107490 2025-01-18T14:29:22.844015 application/pdf 71564 2025-07-18T13:25:28.313701 application/epub+zip 71564 2025-07-18T13:25:27.079782 application/epub+zip 103422 2025-07-18T13:25:32.249720 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 93874 2025-07-18T13:25:29.908677 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 94049 2022-09-20T21:19:06.463001 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 64041 2025-07-18T13:25:25.825699 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 64437 2014-06-07T15:31:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 64258 2014-06-07T15:31:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 64285 2014-06-07T15:31:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 27243 2025-07-18T13:25:32.382691 application/rdf+xml 49090 2025-07-18T13:25:25.774753 text/x-rst 49090 2014-06-07T15:32:00 text/x-rst 12207 2025-07-18T13:25:27.366735 image/jpeg 2066 2025-07-18T13:25:27.222740 image/jpeg 24879 2014-06-07T15:31:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 24833 2014-06-07T15:31:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 64765 2014-06-07T15:31:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 52767 2014-06-07T15:32:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 24815 2014-06-07T15:31:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 62650 2025-07-18T13:25:26.157753 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