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050 4 _aBJ
100 1 _aKeller, Helen,
_d1880-1968
245 1 0 _aOptimism: An Essay
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-03-13
508 _aProduced by Mark C. Orton, Irma Spehar and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Optimism: An Essay by Helen Keller" is a philosophical essay written in the early 20th century. In this work, Helen Keller, who overcame immense personal challenges as a deaf-blind individual, explores the nature of optimism and its significance in human life. The essay articulates Keller's belief that optimism is essential for happiness and achievement, emphasizing its role in personal development and societal progress. The essay is divided into three parts: "Optimism Within," "Optimism Without," and "The Practice of Optimism." In the first part, Keller reflects on her personal journey from darkness and despair to a life filled with hope and joy, underscoring that true optimism arises from an understanding of both good and evil. The second section extends her insights to the wider world, showing how history, philosophy, and education contribute to a collective optimism that drives humanity forward. In the final part, Keller argues that optimism is not merely a passive belief but should be actively practiced to foster improvement in one's life and the world at large. By intertwining her own experiences with broader philosophical and societal themes, Keller presents a powerful message about the transformative power of positivity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aOptimism
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31622
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