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The Healing of Nations and the Hidden Sources of Their Strife
Unraveling the Depths of Global Strife and Seeking Paths to PeaceBy Edward CarpenterLength3h 52m
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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
11XIV: THE OVER-POPULATION SCARE
2V.: THE CASE FOR GERMANY
12XV: THE FRIENDLY AND THE FIGHTING INSTINCTS
3VI: THE HEALING OF, NATIONS[18]
13XVI: NEVER AGAIN!
4VII: PATRIOTISM AND INTERNATIONALISM
14XVII: THE TREE OF LIFE
5VIII: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF, WAR AND RECRUITING
15APPENDIX
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6IX: CONSCRIPTION
16APPENDIX
7X: HOW SHALL THE PLAGUE BE STAYED?
17A NEW AND BETTER PEACE.
8XI: COMMERCIAL PROSPERITY THE PROSPERITY OF A CLASS
18CONSCRIPTION.
9XII: COLONIES AND SEAPORTS
19SERVIA.
10XIII: WAR AND THE SEX IMPULSE
20THE END