Degeneration

By Henry Drummond

Book Overview

Degeneration is a book written by Henry Drummond, a Scottish evangelist, in 1895. The book is a critical analysis of the social and cultural condition of Europe during the late 19th century. Drummond argues that the society of that time was in a state of decline or degeneration, which he attributes to various factors such as the decline of religion, the rise of materialism, and the weakening of moral values.The book is divided into eight chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the degeneration of society. The first chapter provides an overview of the concept of degeneration and its historical context. The second chapter discusses the decline of religion and the rise of materialism, which Drummond sees as the root cause of the degeneration of society.The third chapter examines the intellectual and moral decline of the elite classes, while the fourth chapter focuses on the degeneration of the working classes. The fifth chapter discusses the impact of degeneration on the arts and literature, while the sixth chapter examines the role of women in society and their contribution to the degeneration of the social order.The seventh chapter discusses the impact of degeneration on politics and the state, while the final chapter provides a summary of Drummond's arguments and proposes some solutions to the problem of degeneration.Overall, Degeneration is a thought-provoking and insightful analysis of the social and cultural condition of Europe during the late 19th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of European society and the intellectual and cultural trends of the time.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Natural Law in the Spiritual World, by Henry Drummond. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766129195.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116154531X
• ISBN13: 9781161545319
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 30 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.0" x 10.0"