ISBN: 9789367218518 Author: Matthew Arnold Pages: 154 Size: A5 Genre: Political Philosophy / Social Criticism / Literary Studies Edition: Reprint Edition (2025) Binding: Paperback
Key Features:
✔ Insightful critique of Victorian politics and morality
✔ Introduces the powerful concept of "culture" as ethical perfection
✔ Contrasts culture with "anarchy"—a chaotic lack of societal order
✔ Suitable for academic, philosophical, and general literary readers
✔ Reprint of a timeless classic relevant to modern socio-political discourse
Description:
Culture and Anarchy is a landmark work in British intellectual history. Through its nuanced and incisive essays, Matthew Arnold advocates for a cultural renaissance that prioritizes human dignity, reason, and moral clarity. In an age of increasing political division and cultural polarization, Arnold’s call for balance, education, and ethical development remains both visionary and practical.