The Healing of Nations and the Hidden Sources of Their Strife
Unraveling the Depths of Global Strife and Seeking Paths to PeaceBy Edward Carpenter
Length3h 52m
About this audiobook
In "The Healing of Nations and the Hidden Sources of Their Strife," Edward Carpenter explores the intricate web of social, spiritual, and political factors contributing to conflict among nations. Through a prose style that blends philosophical inquiry with poetic insight, Carpenter delves into the root causes of discord, transcending mere material conditions to unearth deeper spiritual and emotional wounds. Amid the backdrop of early 20th-century socio-political upheaval, he challenges readers to perceive peace as not merely the absence of war but a holistic state achievable through self-awareness and communal healing. Edward Carpenter (1844-1929) was an influential thinker, social reformer, and early advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, whose experiences as a queer man and a vocal critic of industrial society significantly shaped his worldview. His background in nature, spirituality, and the burgeoning socialist movements of his time informs his analysis of conflict and cohesion, prompting him to seek solutions that echo beyond his contemporaneous context and into the heart of human existence itself. I wholeheartedly recommend Carpenter's work to scholars, students, and curious minds alike, as it not only illuminates the persistent issues of national strife but also offers a timeless framework for fostering understanding and compassion across cultures. His poignant reflections serve as a compelling call to action for those seeking to contribute to a more harmonious world.
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GenrePolitics and Government
Length3 hrs 52 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 9, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2V.: THE CASE FOR GERMANY
3VI: THE HEALING OF, NATIONS[18]
4VII: PATRIOTISM AND INTERNATIONALISM
5VIII: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF, WAR AND RECRUITING
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6IX: CONSCRIPTION
7X: HOW SHALL THE PLAGUE BE STAYED?
8XI: COMMERCIAL PROSPERITY THE PROSPERITY OF A CLASS
9XII: COLONIES AND SEAPORTS
10XIII: WAR AND THE SEX IMPULSE
11XIV: THE OVER-POPULATION SCARE
12XV: THE FRIENDLY AND THE FIGHTING INSTINCTS
13XVI: NEVER AGAIN!
14XVII: THE TREE OF LIFE
15APPENDIX
16APPENDIX
17A NEW AND BETTER PEACE.
18CONSCRIPTION.
19SERVIA.
20THE END
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