A. Bronson Alcott

His Life And Philosophy V1

von William T. Harris, Frank B. Sanborn

368 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""A. Bronson Alcott: His Life and Philosophy V1"" is a biography written by Frank B. Sanborn about the life and beliefs of Amos Bronson Alcott, an American philosopher, teacher, and writer who lived from 1799 to 1888. The book covers Alcott's childhood, his education, his work as a teacher and lecturer, and his involvement in various social and educational reform movements of the 19th century. The author also delves into Alcott's personal philosophy, which was heavily influenced by transcendentalism and emphasized the importance of individualism, self-reliance, and spiritual growth. The first volume of this two-volume biography provides a comprehensive overview of Alcott's life and ideas, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American philosophy and education.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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Philosophie und Sozialwissenschaften
• ISBN: 9781425489267
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 05.05.2006
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC