Modern Humanists Reconsidered

'Modern Humanists Reconsidered' is an incisive work of intellectual history and criticism by the renowned rationalist J.M. Robertson. In this volume, Robertson revisits and re-evaluates the philosophical and social contributions of major Victorian and early 20th-century figures, including Thomas Carlyle, Ralph Waldo Emerson, John Ruskin, and Matthew Arnold. By applying a secular and analytical lens to their legacies, the author scrutinizes their impact on ethics, sociology, and the broader humanist movement.The book serves as a critical bridge between nineteenth-century idealism and the burgeoning rationalism of the early twentieth century. Robertson identifies the contradictions and strengths in the work of these 'modern humanists,' offering a scholarly defense of reason against more mystical or traditional interpretations. This study provides deep insights into the evolution of social thought and the role of the critic in shaping public morality.As a significant piece of literary and social criticism, 'Modern Humanists Reconsidered' is essential for understanding the foundations of modern secular humanism. Robertson’s prose is both rigorous and accessible, making this work a valuable resource for students of Victorian literature, philosophy, and the history of ideas.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.