Towards Democracy - Edward Carpenter - Bog

Towards Democracy is a philosophical and political treatise written by Edward Carpenter. The book presents a vision of a future society that is based on democratic principles, social justice, and equality. Carpenter argues that the current social and economic systems are unjust and unsustainable, and that a new system based on cooperation and mutual aid is needed. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the nature of democracy, the role of the individual in society, the importance of education, and the need for social and economic reform. Carpenter draws on a variety of sources, including Eastern philosophy, Christian mysticism, and socialist theory, to support his arguments. Towards Democracy is a thought-provoking and visionary work that continues to be relevant today.1912. Having been asked questions about Towards Democracy, I will try to shape a few thoughts. I gave up my lecturing for open air life and manual work on a farm. In the garden, fields and woods that spring and summer and on through winter, by day and night, sunlight or rain, frost or snow and all sorts of dull weather, I wrote Towards Democracy. There is a region of consciousness removed beyond what we usually call mortality, into which we humans can yet pass, I practically do not doubt; but granting that this is a fact, its explanation still remains for investigation. Carpenter himself, loosely compares this work to Leaves of Grass.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.