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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, an inaugural address at the first meeting of the Literary and Philosophical Society of New York, provides a sweeping view of the history and current state of intellectual culture in the United States. The author, a prominent politician, laments the nation's preoccupation with material pursuits and political controversy as obstacles to the advancement of the arts and sciences. He argues that despite these challenges, the US has great potential for intellectual achievement due to factors such as its free government, geographical diversity, and mixed cultural heritage. He calls on the society to play a leading role in fostering a more enlightened and cultivated American culture by promoting research, encouraging literary pursuits, and disseminating knowledge. The author's insights offer a valuable perspective on the complex interplay between national identity, intellectual progress, and the pursuit of wealth and power. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334309144_0
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