Dr. Stiggins: His Views and Principles (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Arthur Machen

 
9780483065451: Dr. Stiggins: His Views and Principles (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0483065455 ISBN 13: 9780483065451
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Challenging polemic on liberalism, the press, and modern culture

A sharp, provocative look at 19th‑century ideas about freedom, morality, and public life. Through the voice of a reforming thinker, it questions how newspapers, art, and social movements shape society.

The book blends political argument, cultural critique, and moral reflection. It contrasts urban progress with aged ideals and asks how liberty should balance with responsibility. Readers will encounter arguments about the press, censorship, and the role of public institutions in guiding taste and conduct.
  • A lively discussion of free speech, press freedom, and the dangers of sensationalism
  • Thoughtful comparisons between historical and contemporary notions of liberty and justice
  • Critiques of theatre, art, and public morality framed as practical concerns for readers
  • A portrait of a particular vision of liberal Protestant thought and its public stakes
Ideal for readers interested in historical debates about democracy, religion, and culture, and for those who enjoy thought‑provoking nonfiction from a historical perspective.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2022
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0483065455
ISBN 13 
9780483065451
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
173

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