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Literature and the American College
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Running Time
6 Hrs. 45 Min.
Description
In this classic work originally published in 1908, Babbitt defines and defends the classical discipline of “humanitas” as an answer to the erosion of ethical and cultural standards brought on by scientific naturalism and sentimental humanitarianism. He argues that moral character and intellect are closely related and that it is better to follow the “wisdom of the ages” than the “wisdom of the hour.” Russell Kirk says that this book is “in some ways more pertinent to our own time than to [Babbitt’s].”
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