Conduct of Life, Ralph Waldo Emerson
Seen as the father of the transcendental movement, Ralph Waldo Emerson has been influencing great minds for over a century and a half. This collection of 9 essays is one of his most famous works. He delivered them on a speaking tour of the American midwest during the 1850s and explore the thoughts, trends, and beliefs of the times seeking to resolve arguments about the basis of life and proper moral conduct. The subjects these essays touch on are: fate, Power, Wealth, Culture, Behaviours, Worship, Considerations by the Way, Beauty, Illusions.
Read these essays slowly, taking your time, and contemplating Emerson's arguments for yourself in our present day. Its always interesting for me to read classic works like this one and be able to see similarities with my own current contemplations. After 150 years it seems when you get down to the essence of people and society, not much has changed despite much changing.
Read these essays slowly, taking your time, and contemplating Emerson's arguments for yourself in our present day. Its always interesting for me to read classic works like this one and be able to see similarities with my own current contemplations. After 150 years it seems when you get down to the essence of people and society, not much has changed despite much changing.