02531cam a22003373u 4500 75631 UtSlPG 20260610134741.0 m cr n 260607r20251915utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BJ Anonymous Whither? Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Originally published anonymously in the Atlantic Monthly, March, 1915. Release date is 2025-03-16 Mairi, Laura Natal and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive). "Whither? by Anonymous" is a reflective philosophical work, likely written in the early 20th century. The book explores the spiritual and moral dimensions of human existence in an increasingly materialistic world, reflecting on the contrasting values between the past and modern life. It is not merely a historical account but rather a critique of contemporary existence, ensuring that readers are left pondering profound questions about progress, spirituality, and the essence of life. In "Whither?", the author gathers insights from personal correspondence dated decades earlier, lamenting the loss of deeper spiritual values that once underpinned human experience. The text contrasts the superficial preoccupations of modern society—focused on material advancement and physical needs—with the rich, faith-driven lives of previous generations. The author argues that this shift towards a materialistic viewpoint leads to an impoverished spiritual existence, raising serious questions about the very meaning of progress. Through this discourse, the book advocates for a return to spiritual and ethical considerations as central to human flourishing, urging readers to recognize the intrinsic value of faith, hope, and the pursuit of a higher purpose amid an increasingly shallow and distracted world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1915 Essays Conduct of life https://archive.org/details/whither00unse_0/page/n5/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75631 116356 116356