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Clark, S. W.

9781440057182: Principles of Western Civilisation (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 : 1440057184 ISBN 13 : 9781440057182

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Explore how a clash between civil and spiritual power shaped Western civilization and its ideas. This nonfiction work uses historical analysis to show how politics, religion, and philosophy evolved together, guiding the rise of liberalism, democracy, and modern thought.

From the Middle Ages to the birth of modern Europe, the text traces the great antinomy between earthly and sacred authority. It frames key conflicts, like lay investiture and the struggle between emperors and popes, as turning points in how law, society, and state power developed.

Readers will encounter a wide map of ideas—from the origins of law and governance to the emergence of economic and political theories. The book connects political science, ethics, economics, and religious change to explain long-term trends in Western life.

Clear explanations of how church and state influenced each other in European history

Terms and figures that shaped modern political and legal thought

Connections between middle ages debates and contemporary liberalism and democracy

A framework for understanding how ideas about power, law, and society evolved

Ideal for readers of history, political science, and philosophy who want a cohesive view of Western civilization’s development.

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The Passing of the Present under the Control of the Future 194 CHAPTER VIII The Development of the Great Antinomy in Western History :F irst Stage .. .239 CHAPTER IX The Development of the Great Antinomy in Western History: Second Stage ..
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Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1440057184
ISBN 13: 9781440057182
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Nombre de pages: 529
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a captivating and critical look at the evolution of Western civilization, exploring how our understanding of societal progress has shifted throughout history. The author delves into the intellectual currents that have shaped our worldview, tracing the influence of thinkers from Aristotle to Marx and Darwin. The book argues that the prevailing theories of social progress, from the Enlightenment to the rise of industrial capitalism, have been fundamentally flawed by their emphasis on the immediate interests of the present. The author suggests that these theories have missed a crucial element in the grand narrative of our civilization: the overarching importance of the future. This profound insight, the book argues, is revealed through the lens of the evolutionary hypothesis. Drawing on the principles of natural selection, the author demonstrates that societal progress is not merely a struggle between the present and the past, but a complex process driven by the needs and interests of generations to come. This book presents a fresh and challenging perspective on the dynamics of our social and political life, urging readers to consider the long-term consequences of our actions and embrace a more future-oriented vision of progress. 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 r�f. du vendeur 9781440057182_0

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