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Decadence: Henry Sidgwick Memorial Lecture (1908) is a book written by Arthur James Balfour. The book is a transcript of a lecture that Balfour delivered in 1908 as a memorial to Henry Sidgwick, a philosopher and moralist. The lecture explores the concept of decadence, which... Read Full Overview

Decadence: Henry Sidgwick Memorial Lecture (1908) is a book written by Arthur James Balfour, a British philosopher, statesman, and Conservative Party politician. The book is a transcript of a lecture Balfour delivered in honor of his friend and colleague, Henry Sidgwick, who... Read Full Overview

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this... Read Full Overview

In this influential lecture delivered at Cambridge University in 1895, philosopher and statesman Arthur J. Balfour offers a scathing critique of the cultural and moral decay of fin-de-si cle Britain. With its nuanced analysis of the forces behind social and intellectual decline,... Read Full Overview

In this influential lecture delivered at Cambridge University in 1895, philosopher and statesman Arthur J. Balfour offers a scathing critique of the cultural and moral decay of fin-de-si cle Britain. With its nuanced analysis of the forces behind social and intellectual decline,... Read Full Overview

Decadence: Henry Sidgwick Memorial Lecture (1908) is a book written by Arthur James Balfour. In this book, Balfour explores the concept of decadence and its impact on society. He argues that decadence is not just a decline in moral values or cultural norms, but a deeper and more... Read Full Overview

Unlock the timeless wisdom of Arthur James Balfour's "Decadence," a profound exploration of cultural and moral decline that resonates as powerfully today as it did in 1908. This captivating lecture, once lost to the sands of time, has been meticulously restored and republished... Read Full Overview

Arthur James Balfour's "Decadence: Henry Sidgwick Memorial Lecture" offers a profound exploration of nationalism and its impact on the nation-state. Delivered as a memorial lecture, this work delves into the complex relationship between patriotism, civic duty, and the evolving... Read Full Overview