Project Gutenberg 2005-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 228 Russell, George William 1867 1935 AE E., A. Russell, G. W. (George William) A.E. The National Being: Some Thoughts on an Irish Polity Produced by Jake Jaqua, and David Widger "The National Being: Some Thoughts on an Irish Polity" by George William Russell is a philosophical essay written in the early 20th century. The book examines the character and aspirations of the Irish State, discussing the interplay between the physical and spiritual aspects of national identity. Russell delves into the importance of self-governance and national ideals, urging a reflection on Irish character to forge a path toward a meaningful civilization. The opening of the work introduces the idea of a newly independent Ireland, framed as an "infant State" emerging amid global conflict. Russell likens this state to a child needing nurturing from its guardians to thrive against challenges such as sectarianism. He emphasizes the necessity for a dual focus on both the body and soul of the nation—highlighting characteristics that need to be fostered in Irish society. He sets the stage for a deeper examination of the influences behind Irish identity, urging readers to contemplate how Ireland can develop an original character that respects its historical roots while aspiring toward a cohesive and noble future. Through this introduction, Russell establishes a compelling plea for intellectual and moral development to lay the foundations of what he envisions as a united and thriving Irish nation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 52.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Cooperation Ireland -- Economic conditions Ireland -- Politics and government DA Text Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Politics 300057 2025-08-04T04:38:09.949618 text/html 293560 2013-02-07T15:47:52 text/html 195318 2025-08-04T04:38:16.683536 application/epub+zip 199171 2025-08-04T04:38:13.324522 application/epub+zip 162705 2025-08-04T04:38:12.130549 application/epub+zip 435751 2025-08-04T04:38:19.298534 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 413682 2025-08-04T04:38:15.914521 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 303037 2022-09-04T08:52:56.597300 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 267400 2025-08-04T04:38:09.620548 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 267089 2009-07-29T14:55:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18945 2025-08-04T04:38:19.427514 application/rdf+xml 22284 2025-08-04T04:38:12.621551 image/jpeg 4825 2025-08-04T04:38:12.374531 image/jpeg 99691 2013-02-07T15:47:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 96708 2009-07-29T14:56:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 192975 2025-08-04T04:38:09.973581 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