Muir, Edwin 1887-1959 creator Mencken, H. L. (Henry Louis) 1880-1956 text utu 2016 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "We Moderns: Enigmas and Guesses" by Edwin Muir is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century. The work explores profound questions about existence, morality, and the essence of modern life through a critical lens, particularly in the wake of societal changes brought on by war and industrialization. Muir reflects on the modern spirit, championing the need for a vibrant, unfiltered engagement with life that overcomes old fears and moral constraints. The opening of the work introduces the context of Muir's reflection amid the emotional upheaval of post-war society. It discusses the paradoxical nature of the "advanced" individuals who are confident in their solutions to societal issues but struggle with the more fundamental question of existence itself. Muir critiques the modern reliance on realism in arts as a simplification of deeper truths, lamenting the loss of romanticism and the idealized portrayal of life. Through this examination, he lays a foundation for a broader discourse on creativity, morality, and the necessity for a passionate embrace of life, which he believes has fallen victim to legalism and dogma in contemporary culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Introduction -- The old age -- Original sin -- What is modern? -- Art and literature -- Creative love -- The tragic view. Release date is 2016-10-11 Produced by Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature (online soon in an extended version, also linking to free sources for education worldwide ... MOOC's, educational materials,...) Images generously made available by the Internet Achive. Original publication data not identified Ethics Human beings Life PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53261 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53261 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134228.0 53261