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Latter-Day Pamphlets by Thomas Carlyle Pt. 1
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The Aristocrats discuss chapters 1-2 of Latter-Day Pamphlets by Thomas Carlyle. Latter Day Pamphlets were published in 1850 in the aftermath of the liberal Revolutions of 1948. In this episode, we discuss each chapter's main themes and best quotes, such as the weakness of democracy, the value of compulsory bonds, problems with philanthropy, and the proper way of dealing with scoundrels and crime.
“His problem was not to command good men to do something but bad men to do (with superficial disguises) nothing.”
20 episodes
Manage episode 407336126 series 3562024
The Aristocrats discuss chapters 1-2 of Latter-Day Pamphlets by Thomas Carlyle. Latter Day Pamphlets were published in 1850 in the aftermath of the liberal Revolutions of 1948. In this episode, we discuss each chapter's main themes and best quotes, such as the weakness of democracy, the value of compulsory bonds, problems with philanthropy, and the proper way of dealing with scoundrels and crime.
“His problem was not to command good men to do something but bad men to do (with superficial disguises) nothing.”
20 episodes
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