Thomas Carlyle's Inaugural Address At Edinburgh, April 2, 1866

By Thomas Carlyle

Book Overview

Thomas Carlyle's Inaugural Address at Edinburgh, April 2, 1866 is a book that contains the transcript of a speech given by the Scottish philosopher and essayist Thomas Carlyle. The speech was delivered on April 2, 1866 at the University of Edinburgh, where Carlyle had been appointed as the Rector. In his address, Carlyle discusses the importance of education and the role of the university in shaping the minds of young people. He also reflects on the state of society in his time, discussing the challenges faced by the working class and the need for social reform. The book provides a fascinating insight into the mind of one of the most influential thinkers of the 19th century, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of philosophy, education, or social reform.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428637362
• ISBN13: 9781428637368
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"