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Title:
Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 309
New Series, Saturday, December 8, 1849
Credits:
Produced by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 310" by Various is a periodical publication likely produced during the mid-19th century. This journal features a range of topics, including essays, stories, and discussions relevant to contemporary society, culture, and knowledge in Britain. The contents reflect the Victorian era's values, particularly regarding education, morality, and the pursuit of understanding, demonstrating an emphasis on the intrinsic worth of knowledge beyond mere material gains. The opening of the journal delves into the significance of knowledge and education, critiquing the common notion that intellect should be sought primarily for tangible rewards. It posits that instead, knowledge holds a deep spiritual and moral value, promoting personal growth and understanding. The text expresses concern over a superficial grasp of intelligence that has yielded selfish outcomes rather than genuine wisdom. Using the example of Mr. and Mrs. Davenant, the narrative shifts to a story illustrating the consequences of valuing worldly wisdom over earnest generosity and moral integrity, encapsulating the struggle between societal expectations and personal virtue in familial dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 52.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Various
Editor: Chambers, Robert, 1802-1871
Editor: Chambers, William, 1800-1883
EBook No.: 49191
Published: Jun 11, 2015
Downloads: 110
Language: English
Subject: Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 309
New Series, Saturday, December 8, 1849
Credits:
Produced by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 310" by Various is a periodical publication likely produced during the mid-19th century. This journal features a range of topics, including essays, stories, and discussions relevant to contemporary society, culture, and knowledge in Britain. The contents reflect the Victorian era's values, particularly regarding education, morality, and the pursuit of understanding, demonstrating an emphasis on the intrinsic worth of knowledge beyond mere material gains. The opening of the journal delves into the significance of knowledge and education, critiquing the common notion that intellect should be sought primarily for tangible rewards. It posits that instead, knowledge holds a deep spiritual and moral value, promoting personal growth and understanding. The text expresses concern over a superficial grasp of intelligence that has yielded selfish outcomes rather than genuine wisdom. Using the example of Mr. and Mrs. Davenant, the narrative shifts to a story illustrating the consequences of valuing worldly wisdom over earnest generosity and moral integrity, encapsulating the struggle between societal expectations and personal virtue in familial dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 52.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Various
Editor: Chambers, Robert, 1802-1871
Editor: Chambers, William, 1800-1883
EBook No.: 49191
Published: Jun 11, 2015
Downloads: 110
Language: English
Subject: Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.