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An Address, Introductory To The Fourth Course Of The Franklin Lectures, Delivered At The Masonic Temple, Nov. 3, 1834 - Softcover

Charles Follen

 
9780371430477: An Address, Introductory To The Fourth Course Of The Franklin Lectures, Delivered At The Masonic Temple, Nov. 3, 1834
Softcover
ISBN 10: 037143047X ISBN 13: 9780371430477
Publisher: HardPress, 2021

Synopsis

An Address, Introductory To The Fourth Course Of The Franklin Lectures, Delivered At The Masonic Temple, Nov. 3, 1834" by Charles Follen. This introductory address, delivered to the Franklin Lectures in Boston in 1834, surveys the conditions for the growth of industry, art, and education among American workers. Follen argues that labor must be recognized as the nation's capital, criticizes petty nationalism and fashion-driven taste, and condemns a mercenary atmosphere that degrades workmanship. He contrasts domestic production with foreign admiration, praises the achievements of American industry, and warns against the corrupting influence of fashion, ignorance, and atheism. He contends that true religion—understood as the impulse toward infinite improvement—fuels the arts and crafts, elevating architecture, painting, poetry, and music, and giving dignity to every form of labor. He urges workers, employers, and artists to pursue excellence through virtue, education, and a shared religious framework, proposing reforms to foster skill, honesty, and passion for constructive work. The talk lays out a program for national progress grounded in labor, religion, and enlightened taste.

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Publisher
HardPress
Publication date
2021
Language
English
ISBN 10 
037143047X
ISBN 13 
9780371430477
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
52