Culture And Anarchy

Culture and Anarchy is a book written by Matthew Arnold, a prominent Victorian-era poet and cultural critic. Published in 1869, the book is a collection of essays that explores the relationship between culture, society, and politics in 19th century England. Arnold argues that culture is the key to solving the social and political problems of his time. He defines culture as ""the best that has been thought and said"" in the world, and believes that it can provide individuals with a sense of purpose and direction in life. Arnold also critiques the prevailing attitudes of his time, which he sees as being focused on materialism and individualism. He argues that these attitudes are leading to a decline in morality and social cohesion, and that culture can provide a counterbalance to these negative forces. Throughout the book, Arnold discusses a range of topics, including education, religion, and politics. He advocates for a more inclusive and tolerant society, and argues that cultural education should be available to all, not just the wealthy elite. Culture and Anarchy is considered a classic work of cultural criticism, and has influenced generations of thinkers and writers. Its emphasis on the importance of culture and its potential to shape society remains relevant today.From a man without a philosophy no one can expect philosophical completeness. Therefore I may observe without shame, that in trying to get a distinct notion of our aristocratic, our middle, and our working class, with a view of testing the claims of each of these classes to become a centre of authority, I have omitted, I find, to complete the old-fashioned analysis which I had the fancy of applying, and have not shown in these classes, as well as the virtuous mean and the excess, the defect also.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.