02347cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000330012624500190015926400510017830000470022933600260027633700260030233800360032850000310036450802310039552012190062653400450184565300190189065300520190985600430196199900170200436489UtSlPG20260610133831.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a08033085  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aHN1 aHowe, Julia Ward,d1819-191010aModern Society 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-06-21  aProduced by Sharon Joiner, paksenarrion, Bryan Ness and
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http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/American
Libraries.)  a"Modern Society" by Julia Ward Howe is a philosophical work written in the late 19th century. The book explores the complexities and contradictions inherent in contemporary society, examining themes of individuality, morality, and the evolving social landscape. The author reflects on humanity's dual nature, balancing social interaction with moments of profound solitude, and discusses the interplay of various societal forces in shaping moral and ethical developments.  The opening of the text introduces Howe's quest to analyze modern society while evoking a metaphorical journey through its many facets. She alludes to the pressures of philosophical inquiry as she grapples with a range of contradictions found in social structures and individual behaviors. Howe conveys her observations and personal insights, drawing on historical examples to illustrate the changes she has witnessed over her lifetime. She presents a dynamic panorama of encounters with diverse cultures and individuals, emphasizing the need for genuine engagement with both familiar and foreign societies while highlighting the challenges posed by materialism and the quest for moral integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSocial history  aUnited States -- Social conditions -- 1865-191840uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36489  c77329d77329